Non-alcoholic drinks allow you to enjoy the craft, creativity, and complexity of well-made spirits, wine, and beer without the buzz — Photo courtesy of Ritual Zero Proof
From restaurants and bars to at-home happy hours, alcohol-free alternatives are having more than just a moment. Zero-proof spirits, beverages, canned cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic wine are sparking fresh conversations about how we celebrate and socialize, and the shift reflects a broader cultural movement toward mindful consumption.
Whether you're counting calories, questioning habits, hoping to sleep better, or just curious about life beyond the buzz, it’s a great time to explore the booming world of booze-free drinks.
Up-and-coming and established beverage brands have mastered the art of botanical magic, delivering complex flavor profiles that make your taste buds sing a round of “Hallelujah.” Between zero-proof craft beers that taste like the suds you love, no-alcohol spirits that deliver all the ritual and sophistication of craft cocktails, and alcohol-free wine that won't remind you of the grape juice you had as a child on New Year’s Eve, you and your guests can navigate holiday gatherings with none of the morning-after regrets.
Flex your mixology muscles with flavorful, non-alcoholic spirits that let your guests drive home whenever they please, with no rideshares required. Here are some of our favorite winning non-alcoholic drinks that intoxicate the senses.
Non-alcoholic spirits
Abstinence Spirits
Non-alcoholic cocktails made with the botanically rich Abstinence Spirits add sparkle to your bar cart — Photo courtesy of Abstinence Spirits
Mother Nature's most spectacular botanical territory — South Africa's Cape Floral Kingdom — inspires seriously sophisticated sips from Abstinence Spirits. I particularly enjoy the botanical-powered blood orange aperitif, which brings convincing Italian flair to club soda; when mixed with the brand’s Cape Floral blend, you'll swear you’re nursing a satisfying Negroni. For fireside moments when only an old-fashioned will do, the Cape Malt offers the robust, warming character that whiskey fans crave.
Do good while you sip: Every Abstinence bottle sold helps preserve the wilderness that inspired it, with 1% of sales going to protecting South Africa's botanical treasure.
Tenneyson Black Ginger
Tenneyson Black Ginger makes a dynamite zero-proof old-fashioned — Photo courtesy of Tenneyson
Tenneyson Black Ginger may be the dark horse of the non-alcoholic beverage world. Crafted with some of nature's greatest hits — spicy ginger, bitter dandelion, soothing lemon balm, intoxicating bergamot, and energizing yerba mate, among others — it's robust and bold, perfect as an aperitif or digestif.
It has zero caffeine, no sugar, artificial colors, or flavors, and just a handful of calories. Mix it into a zero-proof old-fashioned, Manhattan, or whiskey sour, or sip it solo.
Tilden
Complex and herbaceous,Tilden's non-alcoholic cocktails prove zero-proof can be fun — Photo courtesy of Sasha Greenhalgh / Tilden
Tilden offers craft, ready-to-pour cocktails — Lacewing and Tandem — that supply a real cocktail's mouthfeel, aroma, and finish without the high calories and next-day blur. No worries if you’re pregnant, nursing, or taking medications because there aren’t any mysterious mood-altering botanicals or adaptogens, just thoughtfully crafted drinks that actually taste like cocktails.
Figlia
Garden-fresh botanicals meet thoughtful craft in Figlia's non-alcoholic drinks — Photo courtesy of Figlia
At just 25, Lily Geiger founded Figlia, a non-alcoholic aperitivo brand, after losing her father to alcoholism, transforming personal tragedy into purpose. Unlike other alcohol alternatives, Figlia doesn't mimic spirits or mess with serotonin levels, making it inclusive for those in recovery or on antidepressants.
The flagship Fiore aperitivo captures the essence of Italian gardens with notes of rose, bitter orange, and clove, while Fiore Frizzante adds effervescence to the non-alcoholic cocktail experience. Every hand-capped bottle contains only natural, gluten-free, vegan ingredients; some proceeds go to Partnership to End Addiction.
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Mocktail Club
Mocktail Club's non-alcoholic cocktails bring prebiotics and antioxidants to the mindful drinking movement — Photo courtesy of Mocktail Club
If previous sips of non-alcoholic drinks reminded you of a juice box, check out the women-owned and black-owned Mocktail Club. It offers zero-proof cocktails with bold, layered flavors that sashay between sweet, tart, savory, and bitter.
The Bombay Fire, Havana Twist, Capri Spritz, and Manhattan Berry are overachievers that use ingredients like pomegranates, blackberries, and apple cider vinegar. Know that while you're sipping something that tastes amazing, your body's getting antioxidants and gut-happy prebiotics.
Ritual Zero Proof
Ritual Zero Proof brings a full lineup of non-alcoholic drinks to the party — Photo courtesy of Ritual Zero Proof
Ritual Zero Proof is one of the most popular non-alcoholic spirits companies in America, and for good reason. The name says it all: The collection includes zero-proof alternatives for every sophisticated palate.
The non-alcoholic rum brings the deep, nuanced character of aged spirits to your favorite tropical drinks or holiday eggnog. Count on hints of caramel and spice in your alcohol-free old-fashioned with Ritual Zero Proof whiskey. And the brand’s tequila alternative creates such a convincing illusion in a classic margarita that it may give pause to even seasoned drinkers.
Ghia
Ghia celebrates the aperitivo culture with its non-alcoholic drinks — Photo courtesy of Ghia
Ghia, a non-alcoholic drink brand inspired by Mediterranean aperitivo culture, lets you feel fancy and oh-so-European without a regret spiral. The flagship aperitif is a crimson-colored liquid that delivers the perfect bitter bite you'd expect from a proper European aperitivo. Sip it over ice, or do as the Europeans do and mix one part with three parts soda. The Le Spritz line features single-serve, ready-to-drink cans in flavors like ginger, lime and salt, and sumac and chili.
NoliQ
NoliQ's non-alcoholic drinks are low in calories and rich in magnesium — Photo courtesy of Hana Woodward / NoliQ
NoliQ's craft beverages, including Amaretto Sawa and MargnoliQa, have dazzled judges at the L.A. Spirits Awards and the World Alcohol-Free Awards. At just 45 calories each, the beverages are enhanced with magnesium and other nutrients, proving that "health-conscious" and "indulgent" aren't mutually exclusive.
Nyina Muigai, a Kenyan-born visionary, has infused her African heritage into every aspect of NoliQ, from the print packaging to the drink names and flavors.
Non-alcoholic beer
Deschutes Brewery
Oregon's Deschutes Brewery offers one of the best non-alcoholic beers — Photo courtesy of Deschutes Brewery
Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery dropped a non-alcoholic version of its fan-favorite Fresh Squeezed IPA in 2024, and it’s pretty perfect timing since non-alcoholic beer sales increased 30% last year as more people explore alcohol-free options.
Deschutes didn't just jump on the NA bandwagon. After years of research and development, it's the first major craft brewery to use BrewVo technology, which keeps all the good flavor while gently removing the alcohol. That means you get the entire craft beer experience without the buzz. Non-alcoholic beer options include the classic Black Butte, Fresh Squeezed IPA, Super Stoked Golden, and a unique Patagonia Kernza Golden Brew.
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Firestone Walker Brewing Company
One of California's best blonde ales now comes alcohol-free — Photo courtesy of Firestone Walker Brewing Company / 805 Beer
Firestone Walker launched 8ZERO5, a non-alcoholic beer clone of the brand's wildly popular 805 blonde ale. The California craft brand had one clear mission: create an alcohol-free beer that's indistinguishable from the original. 8ZERO5 has the same smooth, familiar taste that made 805 a West Coast sensation, just without the alcohol and only 60 calories.
Years
Years is the non-alcoholic beer you want when you crave that classic lager taste without the buzz — Photo courtesy of Vince DeSantiago
Music industry veteran and No Fine Print wine founder Pat Corcoran, who stopped drinking during the pandemic and sought great tasting alternatives, created the non-alcoholic craft brewery Years.
His latest venture with Chicago’s Pilot Project Brewing is a non-alcoholic craft pilsner brewed in Chicago with Lake Michigan water, barley, hops, and yeast. It is full-flavored, light, and clean tasting, with just enough hoppy bite to keep things interesting.
Non-alcoholic wine
Society De La Rassi
Skipping the spirits doesn't mean sacrificing the sparkle when sipping Society De La Rassi's non-alcoholic wine — Photo courtesy of Society De La Rassi
You don’t want a non-alcoholic wine to taste like sugary grape juice. For a sophisticated, alcohol-free option that tastes like fine wine, look to Society De La Rassi's new sparkling wine.
The winemakers start with premium chardonnay from Spain's La Mancha region, then carefully remove the alcohol while keeping all the delicate flavors intact. There's no added sugar, and it's totally vegan and sustainably made.
