Mother Root is a game-changer if you’re used to soft, sweet non-alcoholic drinks. UK‑based non‑alcoholic aperitif brand known for its ginger‑forward switchel‑style drinks that offer a flavour profile based on all‑natural ingredients: zingy ginger, apple cider vinegar, blossom honey and a hint of chilli.

It’s a complex, fiery, and refreshing drink you can mix with soda or tonic water, or add to other mocktails. Just don’t go overboard: a little goes a long way with this drink, unless you truly, truly love that intense ginger‑vinegar kick.

Mother Root’s mainstay is its original Ginger Switchel, but there are also limited-edition Marmalade and Rhubarb Switchels up for grabs.

If you’re craving an amaretto sour but need to skip the booze, Lyre’s Alcohol Free Amaretti delivers a surprisingly convincing twist on the almond liqueur we know and love. On the nose it opens with rich notes of toasted almond, vanilla and marzipan, with deeper hints of peach and caramel peeking through as you sip.

The flavour itself leans fully into that nutty character: medium‑sweet but balanced with a tangy spice and a slight natural almond bitterness. The finish, however, is very gentle, making it easy to enjoy neat over ice or as a base for zero‑proof twists on classic dessert-like cocktails like the Amaretto Sour or almond-forward twists on other classics.

The Pathfinder is not a drink for anyone expecting something light, sweet, or instantly familiar. This is a serious, non-alcoholic aperitif with a bold, bitter backbone and a complex herbal profile that leans closer to amaro than mocktail. From the first sip, you get deep earthy notes, hints of citrus peel, and a lingering bitterness that sits on the palate and refuses to rush off.

It’s got a personality and a clear point of view, and in a zero-proof world where so many canned “cocktails” are just the ugly third cousin of the real thing (read: disappointingly dissimilar), we admire that. This is a drink that stands on its own, and doesn’t try to sweet-talk its way onto your table. It’s assertive, earthy, and brazenly grown-up. Have it neat over ice with a citrus peel or with tonic/soda if you find it too strong.

If you want the bubbles without the booze, Eisberg’s BE FREE sparkling wines are about as close as it gets to a Whispering Angel, without the hefty price tag or the crushing feeling of regret the day after. Both the white and the rosé have that familiar effervescence you expect from a celebratory pour – crisp, light, and refreshing – and they actually look and taste very closely to the original alcoholic versions.

The white is crisp with fresh green apple and citrus notes, while the rosé carries soft strawberry and summer berry flavours. Both have a lively fizz and are genuinely enjoyable – no artificial or overly sweet flavourings. Finally, after our fair share of dispiritingly disappointing zero-proof drinks, we found a non-alcoholic wine that’s so good you’ll want to save it for a special occasion.

Botivo Non‑Alcoholic Aperitif is one of the more interesting botanical drinks out there. It’s not trying to mimic gin or whiskey – it’s more like an aperitivo you’d sip slowly. The base is aged British apple cider vinegar infused with herbs like rosemary, thyme and citrus peel, balanced with honey, giving it a bitter, herbal complexity that’s oddly addictive once you’re used to it.

You can mix it simply with soda water, ice and a wedge of orange (but please, for the sake of your oesophagus, don’t have it neat). We can’t get enough of it for its bittersweet layers and almost Negroni-like in profile, though there’s definitely a vinegary edge that may not suit a wimpy palate.

If you have a penchant for vibrant aperitifs (AKA Aperol), you might be looking for a zero-proof version of your favourites. Smiling Wolf delivers just that with a range of non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs, crafted from authentic spirit ingredients and boosted with a proprietary blend of nootropics and B‑vitamins for a little extra wellness cred.

Because these aren’t pre-mixed, you’re in full control — pour as much as you like, and craft your drinks to be as strong, sweet, or bitter as you want. For a copycat Aperol or Negroni, consumers say the results are surprisingly good: refreshing, smooth, and genuinely tasty.

Beyond the bittersweet Aperitivo Spritz, the range includes spiced and botanical spirits, plus a few bundle options.