Are you ready to spend the holidays sipping on delightful drinks without the hangover? We teamed up with Sam at Third Place Bar NYC to bring you a list of our favorite festive non-alcoholic drinks. The captions are linked directly to our online shop so you can stock up on all your favorites.
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Studio Null Sparkling Verdejo (shop)Let’s start with the obvious choice for a festive occasion: sparkling wine! We love popping a bottle, especially if it’s a fantastic hangover-free bubbly like the Studio Null Sparkling Verdejo. While the bar is already pretty high for de-alcoholized sparkling wines, this one knocks it out of the park with a lovely acidity and notes of green apple. |
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Noughty Rouge Syrah (shop)Let’s continue with the wine theme and give you: A red wine. Straightforward, dry, light bodied, great with a meal or a cheese platter, the Noughty Syrah is our go-to choice for any occasion that requires a reliable red. |
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Unified Ferments Snow Chrysanthemum (shop)Okay, we’re getting a little funkier now in the “drinks that feel like wine” category. The Snow Chrysanthemum flavor is a standout in Unified Ferment’s excellent line of fermented teas. Think kombucha’s more delicate and elegant cousin? This one comes with bold herbal notes and a light fruity sweetness that pairs wonderfully with food. |
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Peroni Nastro Azurro 0.0 (shop)Yes, beer can be festive. Sometimes you really just want to hang out in the kitchen while playing sous chef and sip on a cool, crisp beer. Nothing fancy, just a beer. I find that bottles have more of a festive vibe than cans, so I’m pretty happy that Peroni has a great non-alcoholic version of their classic beer. Literally just that. Beer for drinking. |
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For Bitter For Worse The Saskatoon (shop)This drink is right on the border between a wine and a cocktail for me. Its berry notes remind me of a port, but they’re followed by a bitter base that hints at a Negroni. Absolutely wonderful served over ice with an orange twist. |
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St Agrestis Phony Negroni (shop)Ye olde reliable! The St Agrestis Phony Negroni is one of the most popular non-alcoholic ready-to-drink cocktails, with the typical bitterness of its boozy original. I also like that it comes in these gorgeous bottles that hold two servings each - a perfect host gift! |
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Three Spirits Livener (shop)Of course we have to include at least one “functional” drink which, in addition to tasting good, also *does* something to you. Functional non-alcoholic drinks usually contain various herbs and functional mushrooms to either perk you up, or help you relax. In the case of the Three Spirits Livener, you’re getting a tasty drink with a little spicy kick that also contains ginseng, l-theanine, and a tiny bit of caffeine to get that party started. |
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ISH g&t (shop)Sometimes you just need a gin&tonic… anyone else know that feeling? The ISH g&t is a ready-to-drink cocktail that hits the spot for all those g&t cravings. Simply pour over ice and garnish with a lime wedge - and you’re sipping on your favorite botanical drink in no time, and guaranteed without the hangover. |
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Tilden Lacewing (shop)The Lacewing is a lovely delicate and festive ready-to-drink cocktail with notes of cucumber, basil, lychee, and juniper. It’s a sophisticated sip that’s best served chilled in a beautiful glass with a cucumber ribbon garnish. I also like the fact that Tilden is almost sugar free (1 g of sugar per serving) and does not contain any adaptogens including caffeine for those wanting to steer clear. |
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Abstinence Epilogue (shop)This drink is a great starter for those looking into mixing their own drink. My first impression of the Epilogue was “feels like a scotch” - it’s smokey and heavy on the warming spices like clove - it’s fantastic with ginger beer for a booze-free version of a Kentucky Mule! |
All of these drinks are available online at www.minusmoonshine.com. We offer same-day delivery near our shop in Brooklyn and ship nationwide. Or stop by at the store in Brooklyn if you’re based in New York City, we're open 7 days a week!