My Non Alcoholic Spirits Blog

Here's something I get asked a lot: "Do you sell non alcoholic vodka?" The short answer, at the moment at least, is no. But the long answer is a bit more complicated.

When it comes to whiskey mocktails there are a ridiculous number of options from classics like the Old Fashioned to modern takes that are premixed and ready to drink.

Summertime in Australia marks a shift in our drinking habits, leaving the winter warmers behind us as we opt for chilled, refreshing drinks that will stand up to the warmer weather. Enter the non-alcoholic version of the Aperol Spritz.

A couple of summers ago, seemingly out of nowhere, Aperol (or more specifically) the Aperol Spritz became the drink of the summer.  But why do we all love it so much?

Every day customers from the Sans Drinks community leave reviews on our alcohol free beer, wine and spirits. These reviews, good, bad and ugly, are one of the reasons that people love to shop with me.

Sea Arch make a popular non-alcoholic gin and a range of non-alcoholic gin and tonic premix and they have a string of awards to their name. 

 

Designed for coffee-lovers, these mocktails are bursting with flavour and, if you need a kick, caffeine (But don't worry, they will work just as well with de-caf)

Tonic water, or Indian tonic water as it’s also known, is a classic addition to many a mixed drink. But  did you know that the carbonated soft drink was originally invented as a palatable way to give quinine to British soldiers stationed in India, in order to fight malaria?

The Naked Life story begins back in 2016 when founder David Andrew gave up sugar. Since then the 'no nasties' brand has grown from soft drink aficionados to alcohol-free enthusiasts - and their new range of mocktails and premixed drinks makes them a brand to watch.

If you've been a fan of non-alcoholic drinks for a while then you may have come across The Mindful Mocktail.

If you love a gin and tonic as much as I do then you will be excited to hear about the latest wave of non-alcoholic gin.

Lyre's was one of the first Australian brands to create non alcoholic spirits. Since they first launched Lyre's Dry London non alcoholic gin, the market low-to-no alcohol market has exploded. I had a chat with Marc from the Lyre's team to find out more about their journey from start up to global best seller.

As the popularity of non-alcoholic drinks continues to grow, premixed mocktails are set to be the biggest drink trend this summer. But if you're not keen on mixing up your own, RTDs, or 'Ready to Drink' mocktails are here for you. 

While every season is mocktail season, there is something about the first spring blossoms that put me in the mood for something special. 

 

It's such an exciting time for the non-alcoholic drinks market with new alcohol free beers, wines and spirits being released on an almost weekly basis. Here are 8 products that I have added to my shop in the last few weeks. 

A birthday celebration is a great time to push the boat out - and there are plenty of alcohol-free drinks to get the celebrations off with a bang. 

The Naked Life ready to drink mocktail range are all natural, sugar free and ultra low calories. There are lots of reasons that people cut back on alcohol, but the most common is that they just want to live in a healthier way.

Of all the classic spirits, rum is one of the most versatile - essential for everything from a Dark and stormy to a Mojito. Here we look at the best zero alcohol Rum on the market has to offer.

G&T is of of the most iconic drinks in the world and with an array of impressive ald-free alternatives on the market there is no need to miss out.

Alcohol can play a big part in socialising, so it can be daunting to go booze free. But whether you're joining a dry month challenge or making a permanent change, you can still enjoy time with your friends.

Monday founder Sam Manning used her background in botanicals and beverages to develop a range of drinks that have the taste, vibe and emotional connection of classic drinks such as G&T, Dark & Stormy and Whisky & Dry without the alcohol.

Whether you are going dry in July, or planning a break from booze, cutting out alcohol can be really daunting. But getting through a month without alcohol isn’t as hard as you might think.

It's not just non-alcoholic beer, wine & spirits that are changing the way we drink in 2021, alcohol-free cocktails have been experiencing their own revival. In this next blog we introduce NZ’s The Good Cocktail Co. and show you how to use them to make the best mocktails.

A popular misconception about non-alcoholic drinks is that they should be cheap. People often baulk at the price of alcohol free drinks, but there is a good reason they are more expensive than soft drink.

‘Tis the season to begin moving through that Christmas gift to-do list, no more procrastinating! If you’re on the hunt for non-alcoholic wine or spirits to gift this season, let me make it simple for you because I know it can be both overwhelming and tricky!

Social situations have seemingly always involved drinking - what’s a business mixer without mixed drinks or a dinner party without wine? But things are seriously starting to shift, and soon those same occasions could be paired with alcohol-free alternatives. 

If you love your G&T and have been looking for a non-alcoholic gin substitute or you're keen to do distillates without the % – hello.

In the spirit of showcasing some of our best-selling non-alcoholic drinks, let's  shake things up with 7 classic cocktails recreated with no alcohol at all.