From sparkling rosé to a full-flavoured gin, these alcohol alternatives are the real deal.
McGuigan Zero Alcohol Rosé
The McGuigan family is Australian winemaking royalty and they’ve been at the forefront of the non-alcoholic wine movement for a while now. Their Zero range covers sparkling, white, red and this, a rosé, which brings all the bright, delicate red-fruit aromas you’d expect from a regular rosé. Serve it chilled – perhaps with oysters – and enjoy the crisp, strawberry flavours with none of the alcohol.
Lindeman’s 0.5% Semillon Chardonnay
Love your white wine but looking to limit your alcohol intake? Then Lindeman’s Semillon Chardonnay may just be the perfect drop for you. With citrus and tropical fruit flavours, it makes for a refreshing white wine both with food and without. Spicy Asian and fresh salmon fillets are always a great pairing choice!
Great Northern Zero
Great Northern’s super crisp lager has been hugely popular in Australia, and now the brewery has entered the non-alcoholic beer market. The beer was first released to Queenslanders and Territorians, but all of Australia can now enjoy the refreshing crispness of Great Northern without the alcohol. It’s a no-nonsense beer with classic lager flavours, making it perfect for warmer weather or when you’ve worked up a thirst.
Big Drop Uptown Craft Lager
Big Drop is an award-winning non-alcoholic brewer whose core offerings include a pale ale, an IPA and a lager. They’ve picked up gold medals at various shows and it’ll be obvious why once you taste their range. The Uptown is an easy-drinking lager that ticks all the boxes while coming in at just 0.5% ABV.
Carlton Zero
Carlton launched Carlton Zero, its first non-alcoholic beer, in 2018 after 180 years of operation. It’s since been a popular choice for those who are choosing not to drink, whether that choice is for an afternoon or a lifetime. Enjoy it ice-cold and expect a fruity aroma and hoppy flavours, perfect for a Sunday afternoon or backyard barbecue.
Gordon’s 0%
Gordon’s has been an iconic gin producer since the 18th century and its recent foray into non-alcoholic gin has proven to be a resounding success. The zero-alcohol version features the same botanicals used in the London Dry Gin, resulting in a piney, juniper-led gin with no alcohol and just six calories per serve. Just add ice, your favourite tonic (or soda water) and a wedge of lemon or lime and you’ll be enjoying a G&T in no time at all.
Seedlip Grove 42
Seedlip is a huge player in the world of non-alcoholic spirits, featuring in award-winning cocktails on drinks lists in some of the world's best bars and restaurants. The company was founded in 2016 by Ben Branson, an aspiring botanist, and now produces a variety of spirits having sold to industry heavyweight Diageo. The Grove 42 is a bright blend of Mediterranean orange, lemon peel, lemongrass and ginger, making for citrus flavours that go down perfectly as part of a classic G&T or a dry basil smash mocktail.
