VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

In recent years, the non-alcoholic (NA) space has exploded in breadth and depth. Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. Now that you’re up to speed, here are the 24 best non-alcoholic drinks brands for 2023.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

You fill the container with the apple slices and the vodka, seal the lid, and wait a day or two for the fruity essence to penetrate the spirit’s soul as it absorbs some of the alcohol. You’re a bartender or home bar enthusiast who just made a spirit infusion. Congratulations! Or you’re a college kid who just made jungle juice.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

Based in South Africa, Abstinence Spirits makes a variety of non-alcoholic spirits and ready-to-drink products, with a heavy focus on various NA gins. The company’s process is described as follows: “We extract flavours through small batch distillations without the use of alcohol, by using maceration, vapour infusion and hydrosols.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 7, 2023

1 – “A bitter booze-free pomegranate cocktail inspired by the Negroni Sbagliato, infused with rhodiola to lift you up.” 2 – “A spicy pineapple margarita meets the smoldering ginger and lime Dark and Stormy, infused with damiana to help you unwind.” Curious Elixirs No. 2 servings/bottle.

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Dry Atlas

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Matthias Laudico and Charlotte Mizrahi, Co-Founders of Ley Line Labs The non-alcoholic beverage space is rapidly evolving, and with it, creative new product formats and flavors are emerging. As founders working closely with functional and non-alcoholic beverage brands, we see several exciting trends shaping this industry.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift. This torch can be used for smoking alcoholic beverages and food, so if your buddies like to cook, all the better! Help your wedding party attendants make the perfect drink with these home infusion barrels.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In its inaugural year, Spirtiique introduced Yu Gin later introducing Yu No, a non-alcoholic alternative to Yu Gin. Non-Alcoholic YuNogroni Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Yu No 1/2 oz alcohol-free vermouth 1/2 oz Italian bitter Preparation Add ingredients to mixing glass, pour on ice into a glass and garnish with olive.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In its inaugural year, Spirtiique introduced Yu Gin later introducing Yu No, a non-alcoholic alternative to Yu Gin. Non-Alcoholic YuNogroni Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Yu No 1/2 oz alcohol-free vermouth 1/2 oz Italian bitter Preparation Add ingredients to mixing glass, pour on ice into a glass and garnish with olive.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The vibrantly hued Creme de Melons Vert macerates fresh green melons sourced from Honduras and China into neutral alcohol before sweetening with sugar. Made with an infusion of Spanish watermelons, the liqueur gives a clean and balanced flavor, with a hint of candy sweetness that avoids being cloying. vodka 3/8 oz. vodka 3/8 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

These early liqueurs were created by infusing alcohol with various botanicals, designed to alleviate ailments. Production begins with the selection of ripe, high- quality blackcurrants, which are macerated in alcohol to extract their robust flavor. Jahiot makes pêche, framboise, and blackberry liqueurs as well.

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Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JULY 17, 2023

HISTORY OF BITTERS Bitters have a long and interesting history. Over time, these concoctions evolved into the bitters we know today. HOW BITTERS ARE MADE Infusing a combination of herbs, roots, spices, and fruits in high-proof alcohol, typically a neutral spirit like vodka or grain alcohol, creates bitters.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 24, 2024

Story by Andy Ratcliff, andrewjohn@me.com Bitters are a concentrated infusion of herbs, roots, and spices that were traditionally used as medicines. The roots of alcoholic bitters can be traced back to ancient civilizations where herbal remedies were a staple of medicinal practices.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 9, 2024

Crafted in the Southeast with real fruit, organic cane sugar and infused with full-spectrum hemp, High Rise is one of the most versatile canned beverages on the market right now. High Rise seltzers are a great non-alcoholic alternative but go far beyond behind the bar. Who should try these seltzers? Beet/Maple Syrup* 1 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Harlem Brew Soul: A Beer-Infused Soul Food Cookbook Celeste Beatty was one of the first Black woman to own a brewery in the U.S. 25 $50 and Under “Bitter is Better” T-Shirt With a cheeky illustration of the legendary Count Negroni, this T-shirt leaves no doubt about where your loyalties lie. $28

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 20, 2024

In recent years, there’s been a surge in the demand for non-alcoholic versions of classic spirits, and rum is no exception. But what exactly is non-alcoholic rum? The earliest iterations of rum can be linked to ancient India and China, where sugarcane was first fermented to produce alcoholic beverages. What is non-alcoholic rum?

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But, as the non-alcoholic movement continues to grow, a new wave of non-alc gins has emerged, promising the familiar flavors without the alcohol. Initially conceived as a medicinal liquor, gin has its roots in the juniper-infused spirits produced by monks and alchemists across the continent. What is non-alcoholic gin?

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Beginning with a flavorful base of Assam and Ceylon black teas, the blend is infused with bergamot essential oil from Calabria. It drinks without a hint of bitter tannins. $11/20 It starts with a heady aroma and delivers a bold but well-balanced flavor. And in 2010, they expanded to the U.S.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 1, 2024

As wine’s complexity and cultural significance are appreciated globally, a growing interest in non-alcoholic variants is emerging, offering similar experiences without the alcohol content. But what exactly is non-alcoholic wine? What is non-alcoholic wine? Typically, non-alcoholic wines contain less than 0.5%

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

More recently, the surge in alcohol alternatives has introduced an intriguing update: non-alcoholic tequila. Agrandir Grand] What is non-alcoholic tequila? In recent years, there’s been a surge in the demand for non-alcoholic versions of classic spirits, and tequila is no exception. Let’s dive into this unique spirit.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Cariño’s beverage program, curated by Soto, blends Latin American gastronomy and culture with unique spirits and infusions. Combining fruits like mamey with coconut and aged charanda from Uruapan creates a harmonious blend, enhanced with a few dashes of Angostura Bitters.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 11, 2024

As Atul Tiwari, EAM – Food and Beverage, The Leela Palace Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, points out, this tremendous change has been a delight for the patrons who now prefer cocktails to other alcoholic beverages in order to experience something new and refreshing while also keeping in mind the health benefits too.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

In the expanding world of alcohol alternatives, non-alcoholic spirits have emerged as a sophisticated choice for those seeking to savor the ritual and taste of a cocktail without the alcohol. Today, the non-alcoholic spirits market is booming, providing a range of flavors for enthusiasts everywhere. They’re right.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, we witnessed a rise in conscientiousness regarding alcohol consumption, a revival of simple pleasures, robust experimentation with flavors, and the continued elevation of modern cocktails. This innovative technique involves infusing plant-based fats into spirits to impart unique flavors.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Additionally, the spirit collected during distillation is at its final proof, meaning no water is added to adjust the alcohol content before bottling. Bartenders are experimenting with Pisco Sours by adding various fruits, infusions, and different bitters. Brandy , Vermouth Peruviano Negroni Ingredients 1 ½ oz.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Photos by Justin Harrison The pair explained that absinthe, an herb-infused alcohol made from fennel, anise, and wormwood, was once widely known as a liquid that made people crazy. Others said it caused tremors, convulsions, and death. Additional herbs were added to improve taste and enhance its medical worth.

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Cheers

JULY 31, 2024

The cultural rise of this beloved cocktail has caused aperitivo sales to trend upwards, according to Provi , an online marketplace for wholesale beverage alcohol. Aperitivos (or aperitifs in France) are the subcategory names attributed to the bitter, crimson-hued pre-dinner liqueur, according to Provi.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The hard-to-decipher, sweet sip mixes biscuit infused Hepple gin, marshmallow syrup, chocolate bitters and a coffee foam. Prohibitionist – a new refreshing, zingy cocktail featuring Pentire Seaward non-alcoholic gin, mandarin juice, Prosecco Zero syrup and citric acid.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Fat washing is a technique of using butter as a conduit to extract flavors from different spices or foods and infuse them into the spirit of your choice. We have two on the menu we are most proud of now which are “Laughing over Chocolate and Cigars”, our mezcal infused with Nutella, dried shiitake mushrooms, and espresso beans.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Come summer, making a blackberry-infused Margarita or an Old Fashioned riff with peaches might seem like a no-brainer. And let’s face it: not every fruit or veggie takes well to juicing or infusions. They may not be the juiciest fruit in the world, but their rich, sticky-sweet flavors can be easily extracted through infusion.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Vermouth is a fortified wine, distilled spirit added to increase the alcohol proof. Then, various herbs, plants, and species are infused into the base. Its alcohol content is usually a bit higher than that of vermouth. Photos by Justin Harrison What are Vermouth and Sherry? Evolving of Vermouth and Sherry.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Valentine’s Day is here so it’s time to infuse your cocktail lineup with a little romance and fun. Print Young Hearts Course Drinks Keyword elderflower liqueur, lemon, orange bitters, Simple syrup, strawberry, vodka Ingredients 1 strawberry 1 ½ oz. 14 festivities. Here are 10 recipes we like for this year.

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Spiritz

APRIL 8, 2024

Afzal Kaba, who is the Beverage Director of Musaafer in Houston, the US, loves to create alcoholic concoctions that have an association with India. Musaafer’s ‘Paan Negroni’ seamlessly merges the essence of India’s ‘paan’ culture with the bitterness of a Negroni. It is an Indian margarita infused with spices.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For this month’s Threeway, The House of Angostura teamed up with the folks at Tucano’s to showcase a selection of cocktails highlighting the bar’s signature spirit – rum and their favourite go-to ingredient Angostura Bitters. Angostura BItters is a mainstay of all backbars. If you have to have a bitters, it’s probably Angostura.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Instead, we’re focusing on our very own bathtub gin ; honestly, it’s basically just infused vodka (not to be confused with flavored vodka). Well, for one, it’s fun to infuse alcohol. It’s very bitter, so you don’t want that! Top with vodka for your base alcohol. Step 5: Taste the infusion to check flavor.

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VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

Spirits Awards, they’re the best in the biz — they’re also representative of the wonderfully diverse world that the alcohol industry has become. An inviting American twist on traditional European herbal liqueurs, this aromatic spirit offers layered bitter, floral, and herbal notes and a long, bittersweet finish.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We even have a few recs for those who prefer their cocktail recipes sans alcohol. SMALL GIFTS FOR THE COCKTAIL LOVER Copyright A Bar Above A BAR ABOVE COCKTAIL ATOMIZER AND EYE DROPPER BITTERS BOTTLES We have a new product designed to really take cocktails to the next level! We love women in the bar and alcohol industry!)

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

One thing everyone seems to agree on: No-/lo-alcohol drinks are here to stay. The range of use is great — from sweet, creamy cheese foam garnishing a cocktail to hard cheese grated on top or even infused within spirits,” the report says. and Carbonate listed cheese cocktails one of the year’s drink trends.

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