Among the drinks we tried, they seemed closest to a bottled version of bitters and soda. But the Casamara Club sodas are very, very light, with just a whisper of flavoring and sugar. And, sure, we picked up on the orange and the warming spices, with some notes of floral jasmine and licorice, too. The company describes it as a spin on a Negroni. Tasting notes: Of all the Casamara Club sodas, the Alta was our favorite, thanks to its blend of zingy citrus, savory juniper, and heady allspice. The tall, stunning bottle, which has a real cork, is a bit hard to fit in a fridge, but hopefully it will last a long time. But unlike some fermented drinks, this one doesn’t have any bubbles or fizz. Sacré is a mahogany color and is slightly thicker than water. Some of the maple comes through at the end of a pull, like the welcome relief of a Brach’s caramel candy melting on your tongue. We also tasted caraway and chicory, for a pleasant bitterness. It is deeply sour like vinegar, with a strong taste of darkly roasted coffee. Sacré tastes almost like a supercharged version of the stuff on its short ingredients list, and it’s impressive that this drink can taste so complex with so little going on. Taking a small sip is like throwing back a tequila shot or diving into a freezing pool: It’s a full-body experience, a shock, a thrill, something you want to never do again and yet can’t get enough of. And we have truly never tasted anything like this coffee-based drink, which you can enjoy sans mixer.
Tasting notes: Three of the experts we spoke with in 2021 recommended that we try Sacré because of its uniqueness. NB, the company donates part of its proceeds to Partnership to End Addiction and the environmental organization 1% for the Planet. Figlia Fiore is a versatile NA staple that we’re excited to enjoy year-round. The packaging feels elegant and timeless: A stately clear glass bottle with a stopper shows off the cloudy, mauve-pink liquid inside. Think of Fiore as a lighter, livelier mulled wine. The Fiore’s gingery flavors also make it great for a toddy (the company provides a recipe on its site). We enjoyed it over ice, but you can brighten the drink even more if you mix it with tonic. It’s a rare drink that can be sipped on its own without being diluted. Figlia Fiore has a juicy sweetness that makes it palatable without being saccharine-or boring. We mainly appreciate that the Fiore isn’t as overtly bitter as many other herbal NA options, and this also makes it a great entry-level nonalcoholic drink. Notes of citrus, rose, cranberry, ginger, and nutmeg are perfectly balanced. Tasting notes: In a sea of challenging drinks, this spicy-sweet aperitif (a drink that aims to stimulate your appetite) is one of the only nonalcoholic beverages we tried that is flat-out quaffable.
It’s very little, but it’s still a residual amount if you are in recovery or can’t consume alcohol for medical reasons.
We’ve added health advisories to drinks that contain a trace amount of alcohol less than 0.5% ABV (alcohol by volume), which is about as much alcohol as kombucha contains.
Before you consume any of them, we recommend checking a brand’s FAQ and asking your doctor if you have questions. If we missed one of your favorites, add suggestions to the comments section below.Īn important note: Many of these drinks contain herbal extracts and come with health warnings for people who are pregnant, who are taking certain medications, or who have other medical concerns. We narrowed the scope of testing for this piece, and we added a few resources on where to look for NA drinks, if you’d like to know what else is out there. Hundreds of beverages, from imitation spirits to near-beers to simple seltzers, fall under the nonalcoholic drinks umbrella. Whatever your preferences, these drinks are easy to serve and stunning to look at. We’ve tasted 65 of these balanced, complex drinks since 2021-including 41 new bottles and cans in 2022-to find the most unique, mature, and delicious ones for sipping and savoring.īelow we list our 17 favorite bottles and single-serving options (as well as everything else we’ve tried), with detailed tasting notes to help you choose based on what you like and the experience you’re seeking. An increasing variety of exciting nonalcoholic beverages are here to replace the Shirley Temple.
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