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Whether you’re practicing Dry January, Damp January or just want to know what the fuss around non-alcoholic spirits is all about, it’s a good month to dive in. After all, everyone else is doing it.
According to NielsenIQ (NIQ), a global consumer intelligence company, the non-alcoholic drinks space is no longer niche — it’s a billion-dollar movement. While certain health and generational trends are spurring some of this growth — credit to Gen-Z alcohol hesitation, GLP-1 medications and increased cannabis use — the industry is no longer relying on teetotalers. As NIQ reports, 92% of non-alcohol buyers also purchase alcohol-containing products.
And this is good because it shows how much the industry has improved. I can safely say that, in 2026, I’ll be regularly drinking non-alcoholic beverages by choice. Some of these booze-free options are quite exceptional, many offer something more than just an alcohol-less take on classic cocktails and a few of them dip their toes into the wellness space.
Now, most of these products admittedly lack the viscosity, mouthfeel or depth you find in alcoholic spirits, even if they offer wonderful flavors. With few exceptions, you’ll want to be careful with something like, say, a “tequila replacement” if you’re expecting anything close to the nose, palate or finish of a real blanco or reposado. But at their best, these non-alc options offer something unique and versatile. Best of all are the canned variations, which have improved in flavor and variety since I first put this list together a few years ago.
Things to Consider
- Taste: As mentioned above, you won’t get a 1:1 replacement for your favorite spirit. Treat non-alc options as unique ingredients.
- Price: Most of these bottles are priced in the $30 range, although some are also available in individual cans or bottles. The bottles are typically 750ml (the standard size for liquor) or 375ml. There’s not a lot of variance, but if smaller sizes are available, you might want to test those out first.
- Versatility: At their best, non-alcoholic spirits can be served on ice, as a base for a mocktail or even as a modifier in a low-ABV cocktail.
Thankfully, given where we were a few years ago — when it was basically O’Douls and then up-and-comer Seedlip — the non-alc market has grown exponentially in quality. Below are some of our favorite bottles and cans in the non-alcoholic space. We’ve left no-ABV beer and wine for future articles, and while we mention hemp a few times below, we’re also leaving out the CBD- and THC-infused drinks (though we’ve covered all of these before and will do so again). And no, we’re not going to recommend non-alc Malört.
Origami Sake ZERO
An Arkansas-based sake brand (you read that right — hey, Arkansas is rice country!) recently launched possibly the first non-alc sake. Crafted without alcohol-producing yeast, it’s a bit fruity (think apples) with some undertones of chestnut.
Figlia
This all-natural aperitivo alternative is a nice blend of bitter and floral. It’s also the base of a canned non-alc spritz.
Reframe Liquid Luck
From the makers of the Reframe app, the non-alc Liquid Luck features ingredients that support brain health, stabilize mood, balance blood sugar and reduce cravings. They’re also low-calorie, taste great and actually work (unlike a lot of non-alc) as a replacement for booze.
Pallini Limonzero
The world’s first non-alcoholic limoncello, Limonzero is made with the same Sfusato lemons from the Amalfi Coast as the brand’s core products. It’s easy to see why this is an award-winner — it’s bright, sweet and full of intense lemon/citrus flavor. It lacks a boozy bite, but it seems ideal for a low- or no-ABV spritz.
Amaro Lucano
Hailing from one of the world’s largest amaro brands, Amaro Lucano — which launched in 1894 — is a blend of more than 30 herbs and based on a secret recipe passed down from generation to generation in the Vena family. Its inaugural non-alcoholic release is labeled as an herbal (non)liqueur that “[captures] the rich aromas of elderberry, myrtle, rosemary and citrus, elegantly blended with chamomile.” A hint lighter in color than its alcoholic counterpart, the no-booze version feels about 95% similar to the classic amaro. It’s a wonderful mix of bitter, sweet and floral, with notes of chamomile tea and citrus.
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Hiyo
Social tonic? Functional seltzer? Whatever you call them, these organic, fruit-forward canned drinks are made with adaptogens, nootropics and botanicals, designed to deliver a mood boost. As one commenter on their site noted, they occupy a good space “in-between a soda or soda water and an alcoholic beverage.” They’re also 30 calories and less than four bucks per can. You can get multiple flavors and deals by ordering packs via subscription.
Giffard Non-Alcoholic Liqueurs
The long-running French liqueurs and syrups producer just debuted its first line of booze-free spirits. The launch includes four flavors — Elderflower, Ginger, Grapefruit and Pineapple. The tangy Grapefruit works particularly well, especially if you want to make a non-boozy Paloma.
Naked Life
Australia’s number-one non-alcoholic cocktail brand is making waves in the United States with its line of low-cal (as in around five calories), sugar-free canned cocktails. Available in five classic cocktail flavors, these drinks rely on botanicals that are crafted through a familiar distillation process. There’s plenty to like here, but because most non-alc Margaritas are kind of bad, I’d recommend Naked Life’s take, which is citrusy, fizzy and features a nice hint of baked agave.
Almave
Co-founded by F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, Almave calls itself the first non-alcoholic blue agave spirit. It follows traditional tequila-making processes but foregoes fermentation (it is, however, distilled). The blanco expression is best in non-alc riffs of traditional tequila drinks.
TÖST
Your bubbly alternative. Not a wine, TÖST is a dry, sparkling beverage made with white tea, ginger and elderberry.
Free Spirits
Instead of picking one booze-free spirit, why not choose three and make a mocktail? The Boulevardier Bundle from Free Spirits is like the Negroni’s darker cousin, although here the vermouth, whiskey and bitter are all boozeless (and also full of functional ingredients).
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