There’s never been a better time to enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage. After the wake of the craft beer boom and with the rise of better-for-you drinks, thoughtfully made and playfully packaged NA drinks have rapidly grown in popularity. As of 2022 the no-alcohol segment has earned over $11 Billion, according to Forbes.
Gone are the days of watered-down NA beers or flavorless mocktails. The category has exploded with crafty sodas and seltzers, NA beers that taste like the real thing, and non-alcoholic spirits that are as complex and delicious as their alcoholic counterparts.
Whether you’re curious about a sober lifestyle or simply want to take a break from booze, now’s the time to stock your bar cart with some NA options. Plus, we think it’s the sign of a good host to keep a well-curated selection of non-alcoholic options for dinner guests. To that end, we’ve picked out ten of the best non-alcoholic spirits that you should buy right now. These botanical, flavorful, complex non-alcoholic beverages are great for mixing mocktails or for sipping on their own.
Ghia Original Apéritif
If you’re looking for a non-alcoholic riff on classic Italian cocktails, look no further than Ghia’s stunning apéritif. Bitter, herbaceous, and refreshing, Ghia’s mocktail mixer is perfect for NA spritzes - just mix with some fruit juice and sparkling water or ginger beer for a delightful, full-flavored drink.
Buy: $38
Seedlip Grove 42
Seedlip has been leading the charge as one of the best non-alcoholic spirits available. Their botanical non-alcoholic spirits are perfect for modern mocktails - simply pour over ice and mix with your favorite flavors. Seedlip’s entire lineup of non-alcoholic spirits is stellar but we’d recommend picking up a bottle of the Grove 42 which features distilled citrus botanicals like orange zest and blood orange blended with lemongrass, ginger root, and more.
Buy: $29
Monday Zero Alcohol Gin
Cool off this summer with a non-alcoholic G&T thanks to Monday’s Zero Alcohol Gin. Monday’s non-alcoholic spirit is a premium alternative to standard gin and mixes perfectly in any mocktail riffs. This award-winning NA spirit deserves a spot on your bar cart.
Buy: $40
Almave
While many of the best non-alcoholic spirits are approximations of the real thing, Almave, makers of a non-alcoholic agave spirit, is just about as close to tequila as you can get. The Jalisco-based brand is the first non-alcoholic spirit brand to use the blue agave plant and produce their NA beverage using a multi-step, copper pot distillation process. The end result is an NA spirit that is exquisite and complex. Almave’s flagship non-alcoholic spirit Ámbar is complex enough to sip on its own while their newest expression Blanco is ideal for mixing in your favorite mocktails.
Buy: $36
Spiritless Kentucky 74
You might’ve noticed that many of the best non-alcoholic spirits lean into the botanical side of things. A non-alcoholic gin, aperitif, or even tequila offers a more dynamic flavor profile that is easier to replicate without booze. So how do you make non-alcoholic whiskey? Ask the award-winning non-alcoholic spirit brand Spiritless. Spiritless crafts its distilled non-alcoholic Kentucky 74 bourbon whiskey in Kentucky using authentic American Oak which imparts the classic caramel, vanilla, and smoky flavors you’d expect. Grab a bottle to whip up your very own non-alcoholic Old Fashioned or simply enjoy it on the rocks.
Buy: $36
Three Spirit Livener
Not only does Three Spirit craft some exceptional non-alcoholic beverages, these NA spirits are purposefully made to invigorate and energize. The aptly named Livener is a plant-based non-alcoholic spirit adaptogenic berries, Guayusa, green tea, and watermelon for a delicious and uplifting beverage.
Buy: $39
Figlia Fiore
Figlia’s non-alcoholic aperitivo is a delicious pre-dinner NA beverage bursting with berry, ginger, and citrus flavors. It’s great for poolside mocktails or for enjoying chilled over ice. Plus, the classic, minimalist design on the bottle won’t look out of place on your full-stocked bar cart.
Buy: $43
Ritual Zero Proof Rum Alternative
Ritual makes a variety of non-alcoholic alternatives to traditional boozy spirits but we’re going to recommend their non-alcoholic rum. Lush, velvety, and sweet, it’s an excellent substitute in your favorite rum cocktails like mojitos, daiquiris, mai tais, and more. Add this excellent non-alcoholic spirit to your summer party shopping list.
Buy: $33
Lyre’s Orange Sec
If you’re making a non-alcoholic riff on a margarita, then you’re going to want to stock up on Lyre’s Orange Sec. This NA alternative to Triple Sec is an excellent option for a booze-free orange liqueur. It’s full of complex flavor with a soft, gentle finish offering plenty of sweet citrus and herbaceous mint notes.
Buy: $36
AMASS Riverine
AMASS first and foremost is a botanical company - the brand crafts a variety of soaps, cleaning products, and personal care goods that feel great and smell amazing. Ultimately, their introduction of a line of non-alcoholic spirits makes perfect sense. Riverine is a zero proof and zero calorie botanical beverage made with a blend of juniper, lemon peel, sumac, and more. AMASS’ non-alcoholic Riverine is a great addition to classic cocktails but is just as good in modern mocktails as well.
Buy: $55
