As someone who is barely even a social drinker, I and my non-alcoholic beverages have long been the duo to proudly and happily survive some fun parties. In my opinion, they just taste better; you can have them at any point in time without being worried, and they refresh you sans the headache the next day. And if you too prefer to take your spirits lightly, here are eight non-alcoholic beverages that you need to have on your radar, all of them tried-tested and loved by the LBB crew.
8 Non-Alcoholic Beverages That Pack A Punch For A Flavourful Drink
Overview
- 1. Catwalk Botanics
- 2. Gunsberg
- 3. Sober
- 4. Svami
- 5. Sepoy & Co.
- 6. Local Ferment Co
- 7. Coolberg
- 8. Schwepps
Catwalk Botanics
Catwalk Botanics aims to bring a delicious yet functional beverage that can replace sugary, caffeinated beverages and alcohol. All of their non-alcoholic spirits are plant-based with added adaptogens to help you manage stress, with a great flavour profile in every sip. They have a variety of great Gins and Vodkas in different flavour profiles —Westminster Botanic Gin (pink grapefruit, lemongrass and hibiscus), Delhi 6 Botanics Gin (cinnamon, cardamom and fennel), Stockholm Infusion Vodka (peach and orange blossom), and Barbados Infusion Vodka (pink grapefruit and rose). You use these just like you would an actual spirit, and they are perfect for nights you want to lower your alcohol intake. A great option to add to your selection of drinks for a fantabulous bash.
Price: INR 1,299
Gunsberg
Those who know and love their ginger ales need no introduction to Gunsberg. It's the perfect refresher that blends traditional flavours and modern brewing techniques in perfect proportions. Their Himalayan ginger's core note makes them distinctive and perfect to use as a mixer or have it on its own. Their newest edition, Grapefruit Ale is delectable and our go-to for any occasion.
Price: INR 99
Sober
If you are looking for rums and whiskeys with zero alcoholic content, then Sober is the brand for you. The idea behind the brand was to help people feel not left out and resort to mocktails and sodas at parties. This led to the first distilled non-alcoholic drink in India, where organically grown herbs with mood-enhancing effects are distilled to make the perfect sobriety drink. Sober helps you unwind and be more relaxed with alternatives to gin, whiskey, and rum.
Price: INR 1,699 onwards
Svami
Svami's non-alcoholic beverages are one of the go-tos for unwinding after a long working day. They offer low-calorie and low-sugar tonic waters, ginger ale, low-calorie cola, salted lemonade, and a host of limited edition drops inspired by Maradonna to Henessey. The drinks are absolutely delicious, and as you unwind with a drink or two, you surely won't be waking up with a headache.
Price: INR 85 onwards
Sepoy & Co.
If you're looking for delicious lemonades, sodas, tonic water, and ginger ale, Sepoy & Co has been on our radar for a while now and should definitely be on your yours too. They have a tasting box with all of their offerings in one place at value for money prices. We also love the variety of flavours they offer, including seven kinds of tonic waters, nine kinds of lemonade, four kinds of ginger ale, and more. These make for a refreshing drink or work great as mixers too.
Price: INR 95 onwards
Local Ferment Co
Local Ferment Co. is a microbrewery and kitchen making all things probiotic. All of their beverages are brewed with thoughtfully selected and locally sourced fruits, spices, and herbs, focusing on an age-old fermentation technique to create a truly spectacular experience. The principle of these beverages is to help you calm down and rejuvenate, and their new matcha and ginger ale flavour is absolutely worth trying. They have sodas, shrubs, ginger ale, cherry cola, and more.
Price: INR 120 onwards
Coolberg
Founded in 2016, Coolberg is a non-alcoholic beer that has expanded expansively over the past few years and is definitely one of our top recommendations. They have six different flavours, including mint, malt, cranberry, strawberry, peach, and more. We imagine cracking one of these bad boys on any given day without having to worry about a beer belly.
Price: INR 198 onwards
Schwepps
Swhepps is our favourite for delicious and readily available ginger ale, club sodas, sparkling water, and tonic water. They are great on their own and also perfect as mixers for mocktails as well as cocktails. The brand carries a substantial history, as it began in 1783 and is often regarded as the world's original soft drink. If you haven't tried their Raspberry Ginger Ale, you must go to the nearest store (or Blinkit) and try it now.
Price: INR 40 onwards