As social gathering season reaches full swing, it’s time to spare a thought for the non-drinkers and designated drivers who deserve one thing a little bit extra thrilling to whet their whistles this Christmas. We’ve tried some nice alcohol-free drinks that may give loads of flavour however with out the punch.
Purple Zero Alcohol-free Cider0.5% ABV 500ml bottle£2
New this yr, Purple Zero is the alcohol-free model of Sandford Orchards Devon Purple Cider. Purple Zero is made by eradicating the alcohol Devon Purple Cider, which suggests it has the entire punch of flavour with out the punch of alcohol.
Purple Zero is a medium-sweet cider, bringing the most effective of each worlds to this contemporary and vibrant drink. The style may be very near conventional cider, so nothing has been misplaced in eradicating the alcohol. It’s sharp, crisp and has loads of chunk. A winner in our e book!
Goram IPA Zero 0.5% ABV 330ml bottle£16 for 12 bottles
When you’re a fan of an IPA, this one from Butcombe Brewery received’t disappoint. Made with the identical base recipe because the alcoholic model, this award-winning IPA bursts with flavour.
Hops from the UK and the US mix with malted barley and wheat to create an alcohol-free IPA that fantastically balances bitter notes with tropical fruit and citrus hints. The carbonation is pretty gentle, however the tiny bubbles give it a pleasant, creamy mouthfeel.
An incredible instance of an alcohol-free IPA that you just’ll be completely happy to drink with out feeling you’re lacking out on flavour.
CleanCo. Clear R 0.0% ABV £16
Launched in 2019 by TV character Spenser Matthews, the model started as non-alcoholic (0.4% ABV), however in October 2024, it transitioned to 0.0% ABV, making it formally alcohol-free.
Clear R is ready to rival conventional spiced Caribbean rum with vanilla, star anise, ginger and cinnamon flavours coming to the fore. Notes of caramel give a depth to the flavour that may make you surprise why you didn’t attempt it sooner.
Clear R is an ideal addition to a virgin cocktail or an additional hit of flavour to ginger ale or cola for a spicy tall drink.
If rum isn’t your drink, CleanCo has loads of different clear flavours, together with tequila, gin and whisky-inspired choices.
Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla Alcohol Free0.0% ABV 70 cl Bottle£15
Tanqueray launched its first alcohol-free gin in 2021, with this fruity providing following two years later. For followers of a citrus-based sup or a fruity gin cocktail, Flor de Sevilla Alcohol Free shall be one to attempt.
It has all of the inviting aromas of zesty orange with a touch of bitterness that offers the flavour a little bit depth. There are a couple of botanicals in there, too, however the flavour isn’t too punchy, making it a refreshing drink when combined with a tonic or lemonade.
It may not be fairly the identical as a standard fruity G&T, but it surely’s an appropriate different in the event you’re avoiding alcohol.
Captain Morgans Spiced Gold Alcohol Free Spirit0.0% ABV 70 cl£12
Captain Morgans Spice Gold Alcohol Free Spirit is a zero model of the scrumptious Captain Morgans Spice Gold Unique rum. The aroma is fairly related, with a spicy hit on the nostril, however it’s a little sweeter than the unique model.
Combine it with chilled cola or your favorite mixer and it makes a pleasant tall drink. Add it to a virgin spice rum cocktail, and also you’ll be hard-pressed to inform the distinction aside from the clear head the following day.
Sentia Spirits50 cl£32
We’re all acquainted with non-alcohol options, giving us an impression of the flavours of their alcoholic siblings however with none of the excitement, however Sentia Spirits are one thing barely completely different.
Created by British neuropsychopharmacologist Professor David Nutt, these unusual-looking GABA—or gamma-aminobutyric acid—spirits are designed to work together with the receptors in our brains that calm and chill out us. In essence, they need to take the sting off to permit us to chill out in social conditions and revel in ourselves, mimicking the results of a glass of wine however with out the affect of the alcohol.
Sentia Black: On first opening, it has a quite earthy scent to it, which isn’t all that interesting, however mixing a measure with ginger beer toned that down properly. There’s a herbaceous be aware that runs by way of the spirit, which, when combined with the fiery notes of the ginger beer, made a drink that I quite loved, though it received’t attraction to everybody. It jogged my memory a little bit of Dandelion and Burdock…
Sentia Purple: It is a rather more fruity drink, with notes of sharp cranberry and hints of juniper. We combined this one with an elderflower tonic, which added a floral be aware, giving a pleasant steadiness. A superbly quaffable drink.
Do they offer you that “tipsy” feeling? The night time is younger, so I suppose we’ll see!
Nozeco Alcohol-free Wine, Spritz and Glowing WineFrom £3.50
Nozeco has been round for a couple of years now, first hitting our cabinets in 2017. The vary has now expanded to incorporate nonetheless wines and a spritz, that are additionally vegan-friendly, alongside the white and pink prosecco-a-likes.
The glowing Noseco has numerous crisp apple and citrus flavours, which mix properly with a touch of elderflower to make a pleasant glowing glassful.
Noseco Glowing Rosé has a stunning pink color and people fruity notes you’ll count on from a rosé. It’s maybe too candy on the nostril, however that fades a little bit as soon as on the palate. Candy summer season fruits and plenty of florals — it isn’t fairly a glowing rosé, however it’s tasty if you’re a fan of one thing candy.
Nozeco Spritz is flavoured with intense orange and hints of bitter citrus. There’s a resemblance to an Aperol Spritz on this particular version bottle, which is ideal for a Christmas brunch. At simply £3.50 a bottle, it’ll hit the spot.
Nozeco Nonetheless Rosé is likely one of the latest to the lineup, launching within the UK in November 2024. It’s pale pink in color and has a barely harsh be aware on the nostril, which doesn’t come by way of on the palate. The flavour is refined, with a touch of sweetness. It doesn’t have the identical mouthfeel as an alcoholic rosé, however so long as you’re not anticipating a facsimile of wine, it isn’t a foul glassful to drink.
Samantha gave up a background in worldwide enterprise to focus on travelling and journey. As completely happy Overlanding as she is enjoyable in five-star luxurious, Sam could make a memorable expertise out of any state of affairs, and often does. Married in Las Vegas, she enjoys bourbon and avoids planning.
