Booze-Free Is Trending — Try These 15 Non-Alcoholic Drinks To Beat The Heat
There's a growing appetite for non-alcoholic drinks
As the temperatures in Singapore start to soar higher with each passing day, there’s no better way to beat the heat than with an ice-cold pint. But on days when you’re not in the mood to indulge in some boozy fun – be it to lower your calorie intake or you’re being sober curious – there are still ways for you to enjoy a refreshing drink, sans the alcohol.
With the evergrowing range of non-alcoholic beverages for you to choose from, you can now indulge in G&T mocktails and booze-free craft beer alternatives that give the real alcoholic options a run for their money.
To find out what are some of the best non-alcoholic options available in Singapore, keep on scrolling!
Melati
You’re looking at Asia’s first non-alcoholic aperitif inspired by traditional Asian remedies. What’s unique about this local brand is that their drinks are made with 26 healing botanicals that work together to detoxify the liver, increase blood flow and support general wellbeing with vitamins and antioxidants.
For red wine lovers, the Melati Classic boasts a rich mix of goji berries, fresh hibiscus and earthy raw cacao balanced by bitter orange and grounded in warm Asian spices.
An award-winning global spirits brand, Lyre boasts an impressive range of non-alcoholic alternatives that doesn’t compromise on taste. Bestsellers include Lyre’s Dry London Spirit, American Malt and Classico Grande.
We recommend trying the Classico Grande that mimics (or even surpasses!) an Italian sparkling wine. Generous aromatics continue in the glass, classic green apple tartness followed by a soft richness of pear, peach and red apple on the palate to taste.
Made from New Zealand wine-maker Giesen Estate’s premium full strength Sauvignon Blanc, the Giesen 0% Sauvignon Blanc maintains all its aromatic and refreshing qualities, sans the alcohol. Zesty and vibrant, the Giesen 0% includes rich tropical fruits, kaffir lime, and lemongrass aromas and flavours with a fresh, dry finish.
This Halal-certified alcohol-free white wine from Germany, offers clean and fresh notes of lime and citrus; with surprising hints of rhubarb and red apples on an underlying mineral base. Its dry finish and full mouthfeel helps to bring out delicious mature notes, comparable to a solid Riesling wine.
With 2.9g of sugar per 100ml and 14 calories per glass, Noughty’s Alcohol-free Sparkling Chardonnay is not just a healthy non-alcoholic option; it’s also organic, vegan and certified Halal. Sourced from sandy vineyards in southern Spain, its crisp and ripe apple scent and fizzy effervescence makes this the perfect answer to a hangover free celebration.
The brainchild of ex-Noma chef William Wade and branding whiz Aaron Trotman, NON is built with similar production methods and flavour profiles to wine. NON1 is carbonated lightly, similar to that of a Pet Nat. Chamomile sourced from NON’s private tea sommelier in Australia and Croatia provides lingering fruity tannins for a floral finish.
Heineken 0.0
Fans of Heineken’s beers need not fret for Sober March! Heineken’s 0.0 mimics the fruity and malty profile of the original Heineken drink, combined with a soft, yet vibrantly carbonated body.
Carlsberg’s Alcohol Free Wheat Beer is everything you would expect from a great wheat beer – cloudy, fresh and fruity, but with 0% ABV.
Imported from Switzerland, this wheat beer is brewed with barley and wheat malt. The fragrant aroma is dominated by fruity and spicy notes of lemon and clove, giving it a slightly sweet taste with subtle acidity.
Malty, robust and bitter, BrewDog Nanny State Alcohol-free Ale is a craft beer brewed at <0.5% ABV. Packed with loads of Centennial, Amarillo, Columbus, Cascade and Simcoe hops, this BrewDog beer is built upon dark, roasty & chocolate noted malts that give way to an expectedly hop-filled body with all-round complexity, balanced by fruity, tropical and earthy hops.
Wilfred’s Aperitif – Orange & Rosemary
An unusual British spritz, Wilfred’s Aperitif is a carefully crafted blend of distilled and extracted natural rosemary, bitter orange, rhubarb and clove. Made with natural ingredients, Wilfred’s is free from alcohol, allergens, artificial flavours, sweeteners and colours, and is a vegan-friendly alcohol free option for spritz lovers.
Award-winning global brand Seedlip offers non-alcoholic drinkers a range of sophisticated, adult option of botanical beverages. Their 3 signature flavors include the Seedlip Spice 94, Grove 42 and Garden 108. Our tastebuds were wonderfully surprised by the Seedlip Garden 108, with savory top notes of peas, hay and hops that are followed by a complex herbal base character from traditional garden herbs: spearmint, rosemary and thyme.
Made by distilling unique plants native to the Cornwall coastline in UK, the Pentire Adrift boasts a coastal, herbaceous and fresh taste. With key botanical ingredients rock samphire, sage and lemon citrus, this botanical non-alcoholic spirit has a round herbal finish pleasant to enjoy.
Australia’s first non-alcoholic spirit brand has an impressive range of high quality drinks made with premium botanicals. Try the Hearts Blend Gin, inspired by spicy warm gin, leading with notes of cassia bark and ginger, beautifully balanced by sweet citrus and native Australian Wattleseed.
Craving for some G&T? You can now enjoy an alcohol-free version of your favourite boozy beverage with this delicious alternative.
Monday Distillery takes a traditional mix of interesting botanicals, rosemary, seasalt and other tonic tidbits, to make a classic G&T without the messy consequences of alcohol. Moreover, it’s naturally sweetened with stevia, it’s also gluten-free with no additional additives.
The timeless classic of a gin and tonic is reborn, alcohol-free, with Savyll’s Alcohol-free Cocktails.
Savyll offers a range of elegant ready-to-drink cocktails made with all-natural ingredients, vegan, gluten-friendly. Try the Bellini for a bubbly cocktail composed of a mix of dry prosecco essence, aromatic bitters, and sweet peach flavor.
Text: Ng Hui Yu/HerWorld