The Ultimate Guide to Non Alcoholic Alternatives
We have answered the age old question, what do you drink when you are not drinking? Fear not! We have compiled The Ultimate Guide to Non-Alcoholic alternatives. In this list, each beverage will be rated on flavor, availability, what makes the brand unique, and of course, the packaging! With this list, not only will you find a new favorite alternative to mix and mingle with, select beverages have been kind enough to give us promo codes, so you can save that money hunny!
In order to feel satisfied and fulfilled, we must replace our vices and habits with something healthier for us. We start to feel restricted or come from a place of lack when we completely omit the habit. Just like vegan, sugar-free, and any other diets, the use of alternatives is what keeps us feeling included and satisfied. That is why alternatives are key to a healthy booze free journey.
To fall into the non-alcoholic category, a beverage must contain .5% or less alcohol. Your body can't compound enough alcohol in your system, making it physically impossible to become inebriated by non-alcoholic substances. In fact, you will most likely get very sick and even pass away from water poisoning before you feel intoxicated.
That being said, always check your intentions before partaking in non-alcoholic beverages of any kind. Remember, we love and care about you and YOU are our first priority! If you feel like these may be a gateway or a trigger, please be mindful.
Lyre’s
Lyre’s is the most awarded non-alcoholic spirit company in the world. They have thought of everything you would ever want in non-alcoholic spirits and put their unique twist on it. The Lyre’s lineup consists of traditional spirit replacements such as gin, rum, vermouth, bourbon, and even coffee liqueur, just to name a few!
Just when you thought you had seen it all, Lyre’s brings you more! Just in time for holiday season Lyre’s has introduced the Classico Grande bottles. Perfect to bring to social gatherings and dinner parties, The Classico doesn't just mimic an Italian Sparkling, it stands alone as a premium non alcoholic celebration in a bottle.
I found the Classico to be a bit sweeter with a mixture of pear, peach, and red apple, yet offset with the tartness of green apple making you long for your next sip. For brunch, add Lyre's Italian Spritz, soda and orange for a perfect non alcoholic Amalfi Spritz.
Lyre’s continues to push the envelope and offer an extensive variety of high-quality products that are easily accessible to order online.
What we love:
-0% alcohol
-Perfect for sharing
-Versatility
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NKD LDY
This is your chance to support a woman owned alcohol alternative. NKD LDY was founded by Becca Gardner, we love her, her mission and of course her products so much we had to have her on the podcast. (Listen here)
NKD LDY has successfully created high quality non alcoholic alternatives. Their line up consists of gin, whiskey and tequila. The zero-proof whiskey is from the bourbon capital of the world, Bardstown, Kentucky, and is reverse-distilled, so it retains the bold, rich caramel and wood-matured notes you’d expect from Kentucky whiskeys.
The zero-proof tequila is made from real tequila sourced from Mexico, so it always stay true to the sweet aroma and signature taste of earth and spice that you love. The flavor is complex, with a bit of smokey agave, smokey pumpkin, and sweet custard flavors. The finish is a sweet and fruity blend of ripe pears and apple.
And the zero-proof gin is made from real gin by their partners in Milwaukee, so it always stays true to the real floral and citrus flavors you know from a classic gin.
We love the clear glass bottles with the NKD LDY logo across it and is always a great conversation starter and looks great on your non alcoholic bar at home.
What we love:
-0.4% alcohol
-Women owned small business
-Incredible flavors
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Crisp & Crude
Crisp & Crude is putting the fun in functional beverages. They bring extra chill to your life with non-alcoholic cocktails infused with hemp and mood-lifting botanicals. Reap the benefits from 20mg of broad-spectrum hemp extract, along with a blend of aromatic botanical terpenes.
New or don’t know much about hemp and terpenes? No worries. Hemp and terpenes are meant to help you relax, not get you high, at all. Think of a warm hug, or the weight lifting off your shoulders after a deep cleansing breath. That is what Crisp & Crude offers. Not into hemp, no worries, they make hemp free options as well.
Crisp & Crude’s gorgeous, bright slim cans come in four unique flavors. Paloma Daydream with Rio red grapefruit, charred oak, and a dash of salt, is basically a vacation in a can. Our personal favorite, the Mellow Mule with juicy pineapple, ginger heat, and muddled mint, is delish! The Gold Fashioned is very unique with aged oak barrel, bitter orange, and zesty dandelion. A great take on the classic old fashioned. And last but not least the clean, classic, solid OG Tonic with piney juniper, bright tonic, and gentian root.
It is clear to see that Crisp & Crude has put extra love and attention into creating explosive and unique flavor combinations and we love them for it!
What we love:
-0% alcohol
-Ready to drink
-Outstanding flavor
Use promo code: SOBERGIRL15 for 15% off your oder
Wild AF
Just when you think the perfect non alcoholic rosé doesn’t exist, look no further. Wild AF really knocked it out of the park. Wild AF is made with California Syrah. It has no sugar, no calories, no juice, and less than 0.5% ABV. It's simply all the best parts of rosé without the alcohol.
The tall aluminum cans are absolutely stunning. The different tones of red make the cans stand out and definitely picture worthy. Because it doesn’t contain sugar or juice, we found it quite tart, which is refreshing because everything else is quite sugary and unbearably sweet.
Wild AF has notes of Rainier cherry, strawberry, rhubarb, and a refreshing finish. We love that it’s sparkling too. Wether you are on the go, at the beach sipping it out of the stunning can or at a dinner party and pour it into a wine glass, Wild AF is all around gorgeous.
What we love:
-0.5% alcohol
-0 sugar and 0 calories
-Ready to drink cans
Use promo code: SOBERGIRL30 for 30% off your order
Ghia
First off, the clear glass bottle Ghia comes in is gorgeous. The brilliant pink blush color of the beverage is also hard to ignore. Sipping Ghia we definitely feel sophisticated and worldly! It has a strong citrusy feel with a side of bitterness and earthy-herb-like flavors that always makes us want another sip.
On the health side of it, Ghia contains zero artificial ingredients or flavors. It is made with a complex list of ingredients, including Riesling, white grape juice, yuzu juice, bitter gentian root extract, lemon balm, fig extract, elderflower, orange peel, rosemary, and ginger. Ghia contains a magic ingredient, potent extracts of natural nervines. They are herbs that are known to soothe the mind, bringing the body back from burnout. Thus making Ghia the perfect apertif at the end of a stressful, chaotic day.
Ghia is very versatile and easy to use. It can be used in mixed mocktails or on its own. We prefer to drink it straight on ice or with a splash of soda if we are in a fizzy mood. They have also released ready to drink cans. The first is the OG which is Ghia, spritzed with soda. Ghia Ginger contains the signature Ghia spritzed with ginger beer and our favorite Salt and Lime.
The ready to drinks come in a cute, chic mini can that are the perfect size. We recommend the Ghia best seller bundle.
What we love:
-0% alcohol
-Gorgeous packaging
-Unique flavors
Use promo code: SOBERGIRLS15 at checkout for 15% off your order.
Gruvi
Gruvi has been making major moves in the non alcoholic industry and are always leading the way with new and improved products. They listen to what their customers want and they deliver outstanding non alcoholic products.
The Gruvi Juicy IPA is a tropical dream come true. The Juicy IPA is packed with flavors of pineapple, which is nicely balanced with notes of citrus and a hint of fig. As a 'Hazy IPA,' the Juicy is less filtered than your average beer, which is why it has a foggy appearance and more complex flavor profile.
The bright red label is fun and eye catching. There is also a QR code on the can to give direct feedback to Gruvi themselves. As a family-run business, collaboration is at the heart of everything they do. Grui is on a mission to push the boundaries in the alcohol-free space and they want YOU to be a part of the journey. After you’ve tried your bev and recovered from the brewski-invoked bliss, be sure to report back!
I had a chance to sit down with one of the co-founders, Anika, to learn how her relationship with alcohol was a catalyst in creating Gruvi's NA product line. Listen to our podcast here.
What we love:
- 0.5% alcohol
-50 Calories
-Collaborative with customers
Use promo code: SOBERGIRL10 at checkout for 10% off your order.
Ritual
Ritual has a stellar line-up. They have mastered non-alcoholic gin, rum, tequila and whiskey. There is no learning curve here, it is a simple replacement. Their alternatives have all the smokey, peppery flavors and mouth feel of traditional alcohol, minus the calories, carbs, gluten, and most importantly the hangover. The bottle is clean, beautiful, and has a cork top that makes it feel unique and special.
It took hundreds of iterations to perfect their recipes. Ritual learned how to blend jambu and prickly ash, how to extract the essence of blue agave, reduce the oil in juniper, and heighten the perfume of pine. They sought guidance from master chefs and held tasting sessions for Chicago's best bartenders. The result is a spirit alternative that delivers the flavor and experience of the original, without the alcohol.
Ritual is such a unique brand, It was started by three friends that loved to socialize and the ritual of catching up over drinks but despised how they felt the next day. Determined to find a substitute that felt and tasted like the real thing, they set out making recipes in their kitchen, and Ritual was born. GG Sakey one of the co-founders was on the podcast to talk about the non-alcoholic space and how her relationship with alcohol was changed since starting this journey. Listen to the interview here.
What we love:
- 0% alcohol
-Sugar free and gluten free
-Low calorie
Use promo code: SOBERGIRLSHOLIDAY at checkout for 20% off your order.