Have you heard of the term “Equally Attractive Non-Alcoholic Beverages” (EANAB) yet? We only recently learned it, and it instantly made sense to us. When we talk about non-alcoholic beverages, we don’t mean water, juice or soda - although, of course, they don’t contain alcohol. Instead, we think of non-alcoholic beverages that can rival many alcoholic beverages in terms of flavor and sophistication: A glass of high quality de-alcoholized wine, a hoppy juicy IPA, or a carefully crafted cocktail that contains all the exciting spirit alternatives, bitters, teas, essences, and home-made syrups as its alcoholic siblings.
Whether you’ve been interested in non-alcoholic beverages for a while or new to the field, the amount of products you can find in shops or on menus can be overwhelming. Which non-alcoholic red wine should I go with? What’s a great canned ready-to-drink cocktail? For this post, we chatted with Sam from Third Place Bar NYC to share our favorite non-alcoholic beverages with you!
Eva’s Spritz (ready-to-drink cocktail)There’s a reason this ready-to-drink cocktail keeps winning awards: It’s one of the most sophisticated bitter aperitif-style drinks we can find. Serve over ice as-is or with a little squeeze of citrus. |
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ISH Lime Daiquiri (ready-to-drink cocktail)I don’t know how they do it, but ISH products taste actually boozy. If you’re looking for a fun tart and sweet treat, the Lime Daiquiri is the way to go! |
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JONI Rouge (verjus / sparkling wine beverage)JONI is a verjus drink, which is a beverage made from unripe grapes. It’s slightly tart with bold notes of cardamom, allspice, and rosemary. Drink it like a sparkling wine and pair with a charcuterie board! |
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Atmosphere Brewery Pilsner (beer)This is an excellent pilsner with a lot of depth. It’s brewed in Germany, they know what they’re doing! |
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AL’s Lager (beer)AL’s is a classic American lager. It’s perfectly crushable and feels like it belongs in your local neighborhood bar. |
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Surreal Brewing Chandelier Red IPAThis is one of the few gluten-free non-alcoholic beers out there! A wonderful IPA with a lot of body. |
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Noughty Rouge (wine)One of our favorite red wines. It’s dry, light bodied, and pairs perfectly with food like red sauces or your favorite cheese! |
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Studio Null Grüner Weiss (wine)We absolute love this aromatic white wine, made with a blend of Grüner Veltliner and Gelber Muskateller. Excellent just to sip on or paired with a delicious meal. |
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Surely Bubbly Red (wine)Okay hear me out: It’s a dry, carbonated red wine. Sounds weird? Pair it with pizza or any red sauce, or with a cheese board, and you’ll become a bubbly red convert! |
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The Pathfinder (spirit)This hemp-based amaro sets the bar for non-alcoholic spirits. It’s bold and bitter, just sweet enough to be delicious on its own, fantastic in a spritz with club soda, and it’s the not so secret ingredient in many excellent zero-proof cocktails. |
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!