Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks 2024

The best non-alcoholic drinks feel celebratory to pop open, are complex enough to sip and so delicious that you’ll keep them in your beverage rotation—whether or not you’re observing Dry January or drinking alcohol at all. After tasting 14 new ready-to-drink non-alcoholic cocktails (that is, premixed beverages found in a bottle or can) in 2024, I found five new favorites that will please a variety of palates: St. Agrestis Phony Mezcal Negroni, Pentire Adrift & Tonic, Ghia Le Spritz Sumac & Chili, De La Calle Tepache Originales Pack and For Bitter For Worse Eva’s Spritz.

These drinks complete the existing lineup of the best non-alcoholic drinks I’ve found over years of testing and tasting, which include: Ghia Le Spritz Lime & Salt, St. Agrestis Non-Alcoholic Amaro Falso, Jas Paloma Libre, Figlia Fiore Frizzante, St. Agrestis Non-Alcoholic Phony Negroni, Parch Spiced Piñarita and Lyre’s Amalfi Spritz.

These are the 12 best non-alcoholic drinks in a bottle or can, based on new testing in 2024.

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Here are the 12 best non-alcoholic drinks in a can or bottle:

St. Agrestis Phony Mezcal Negroni
Pentire Adrift & Tonic
Ghia Le Spritz Sumac & Chili
De La Calle Tepache Originales Pack
For Bitter For Worse Eva’s Spritz
Ghia Le Spritz Lime & Salt
St. Agrestis Non-Alcoholic Amaro Falso
Jas Paloma Libre
Figlia Fiore Frizzante
St. Agrestis Phony Negroni
Parch Spiced Piñarita
Lyre’s Amalfi Spritz

While you can find stellar options for large-format non-alcoholic bottles in Vetted’s guide to the best non-alcoholic spirits, single-serving cans or bottles require zero effort to make, and they’re easier to transport to social functions. Since they’re already mixed, there’s no need to worry about getting ratios right: You’re guaranteed a delicious drink every time.

Some of the best non-alcoholic drinks closely mimic the flavors you’d expect in an alcoholic cocktail, but are in a league all their own. If you do drink alcohol, look for flavor profiles similar to your favorite boozy beverages for your best chance of finding options you like, but keep an open mind that these won’t be direct replacements. And if you don’t drink alcohol, hopefully these picks will hold their own as lovely beverages. Since taste is subjective, too, consider my tasting notes as a guide and jumping off point.

Finally, note that while all of the drinks I tasted are alcohol-free, some drinks labeled as nonalcoholic can technically contain .5% of alcohol—about as much as a banana—and many bitters contain alcohol. Accordingly, there may be some situations in which you might want to avoid these products; for example, if these drinks may get in the way of recovery, if you have a medical condition or if you are pregnant, please consult a medical professional before imbibing.

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St. Agrestis Phony Mezcal Negroni

Quantity: (1, 4, 12, 24) 200ml bottles or cans | Price: $18 and up | Tasting notes: Smoke, cherry, orange, rosemary

Best for:

Negroni lovers who want to shake things up

Skip if:

Savory, herbaceous flavors aren’t your thing

St. Agrestis doesn’t come to play with their nonalcoholic offerings—their cocktails seem to get better every year. Their new Phony Mezcal Negroni iteration with mezcal has a layer of smokiness that I adore. It’s sophisticated and perfectly balanced, with an extra savory oomph compared to the original Phony Negroni. Like the Phony Negroni, it tastes like the alcoholic version of the drink. If you want to change up your negroni rotation, add in the mezcal version.

This beverage looks nearly identical to the classic Phony Negroni. It has a similar vibrant ruby-red color and is packaged in the iconic conical St. Agrestis bottle. The hint of effervescent fizz adds a delectable bite. This is my new go-to NA cocktail, and friends I’ve shared it with adored it, too. I recently paired it with creamy mushroom lasagna and Alison Roman’s umami-packed shallot pasta—the bitter, complex beverage held its own with these rich dishes.

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Pentire Adrift & Tonic

Quantity: (4 or 12) 330ml cans | Price: $22 and up | Tasting notes: Seaweed, salt, thyme, lemon peel

Best for:

A refreshing drink that evokes a gin and tonic

Skip if:

You prefer concentrated fruity flavors

The crisp, invigorating Pentire Adrift & Tonic is a treat to drink. Impressively, it manages to taste fresh even in a can. While the flavors, clear color and bubbles evoke a gin and tonic, this drink has a briny, salty layer that makes it feel unique. Herbaceous thyme, rosemary and juniper flavors come through, and there’s a little sweetness to complement notes of bitter lemon pith. Adrift & Tonic pours clear and has a citrusy, piney scent. This drink would pair perfectly with a raw seafood tower or a spread of tinned fish for a happy hour.

The serving is large, like a regular soda can, but since this drink has a lighter taste than most NA options I tried, I don’t mind having more to sip. I appreciate that the can is wrapped in a textured label for insulation and grippiness so you won’t get tired of holding it. You can get Adrift & Tonic in a four-pack from some retailers, or a 12-pack on Pentire’s site. Pentire also makes a bottled version of Adrift, which you can dilute or mix to your liking.

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Ghia Le Spritz Sumac & Chili

Quantity: (12, 24, 36 or 108) 8-ounce cans | Price: $22 and up | Tasting notes: Chili, pomegranate, rose, sumac

Best for:

A sultry winter sipper

Skip if:

You can’t take the heat

Ghia has expanded their Le Spritz portfolio with a new flavor, Sumac & Chili. It’s fruity, fiery and one of my favorite Ghia options so far. The chili hits the back of your palate as you sip, and the tingly spice dominates the flavor profile. The sensation settles after a moment, though, so it doesn’t feel like your mouth is on fire. Floral sumac notes come through as well as fruity-tart flavors reminiscent of rhubarb or pomegranate.

This is a bold beverage, so take note if you’re pairing it with food. It would work wonderfully to sip alongside nutty, creamy dishes like cabbage topped with tahini sauce, or Thai peanut noodles. It’s certainly punchy enough for a night of dancing, too. I enjoyed the Sumac & Chili as an invigorating winter drink thanks to the warming effect; I’d opt for Ghia’s more refreshing Lime & Salt in summer.

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De La Calle Tepache

Quantity: (12) 12-ounce cans | Price: $47 | Tasting notes: Pineapple, ginger, nutmeg, coconut (varies by flavor)

Best for:

A lightly spiced, fruity, low-sugar option

Skip if:

Bitter is better for you

De La Calle offers a delicious riff on a non-alcoholic tepache—a fermented beverage made from pineapple. The company has tons of enticing flavors to choose from, or you can opt for a few variety packs to try them all. I was particularly fond of the Ginger Manzana and Pineapple Spice, which have warming spices and a gingery kick to complement the bold, zingy, tropical flavors of the drink. For a welcome kick of heat, opt for the Pineapple Chili. All the cans have a light fizz that’s more delicate than a typical soda. I especially appreciate that even though De La Calle uses a non-sugar sweetener, it doesn’t taste saccharine.

De La Calle cans are 12 ounces, like a typical seltzer or soda, and come packaged in a rainbow of colors that correspond to different flavors. You can also get a pack of De La Calle on Amazon, which makes these easier to order than some other options on this list. This drink would be an ideal pairing with Latin American food, but I’d be just as happy enjoying it on its own on a sunny day of kayaking or reading by the lake. For people who don’t like bitter flavors or who are trying to avoid sugar, this fruit-forward beverage may be a good choice.

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