These Non-Alcoholic Drinks Are Just As Good As the Real Deal

From non-alcoholic wine and beer to non-alcoholic gin, these are the best drinks sans alcohol in Australia to sample right now.

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Going alcohol-free offers plenty of benefits, from being able to drive yourself home after a night with mates to waking up hangover-free and ready for a workout. Your physical and mental health will thank you, too!

Whether you’re a seasoned non-drinker, are sober-curious, or want a few more non-alcoholic options other than soda water to add to the bar cart, welcome!

Lucky for you, Australia is producing some fabulous non-alcoholic drinks, and you better believe we’ve been on a taste test. 

With more options than ever on the zero-alcohol scene, non-drinkers can access plenty of bevvies from ready-to-drink cocktails to beer, cider and wine. There is even a heap of delicious alcohol-free spirits just begging to be made into mocktails.

Whatever your tipple of choice, you’ll find something new and delicious to try here. Read on for the best non-alcoholic drinks in Australia right now. 

Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Australia: Wine & Champagne


Non

NON1 Salted Raspberry & Chamomile

Melbourne-based company, NON, has been awarded a Gold Medal this month at the prestigious World Alcohol-Free Awards in London for its standout creation, NON1 Salted Raspberry & Chamomile.

“Pale rose pink with flavours of darjeeling tea, wild strawberries, tart berries and cherry. The flavours continue on the palate, driven by tight, small bubbles, with depth added by a light savoury undertone. A unique and interesting aperitif, but also a versatile alternative to wine as a food-match,” the World Alcohol-Free Awards’ judging panel noted.

Key features:

  • Well-balanced and complex flavour profile
  • Made in Australia
  • Alternative to traditional wines

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Altina Drinks
Altina Drinks

Altina Finger Lime Sauvignon Blanc

Experience the refreshing drop of Altina Finger Lime Sauvignon Blanc, a delightful wine with a fun twist to a classic favourite. This innovative blend features zesty finger lime, perfectly balancing the crispness of Sauvignon Blanc with bright citrus notes.

With its vibrant acidity and aromatic profile, this wine is perfect for warm evenings or with fresh seafood and salads. Enjoy a glass of this refreshing and invigorating alcohol-free wine for a taste of summer all year round. 

Key features:

  • Crisp, lingering finish underpinned with herbaceous notes
  • Native Australian finger lime
  • Bright notes of white nectarine and fresh cucumber

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Plus & Minus Pinot Noir
Plus & Minus Pinot Noir

Plus & Minus Pinot Noir

Although non-alcoholic, you can still expect a deep and rich flavour with a hint of sweetness from Plus & Minus’ Pinot Noir. This South Australian drop pairs well with pasta, and at zero alcohol and 28 calories per 100ml, you can feel guilt-free finishing off the bottle.

Key features:

  • 28 calories per 100ml
  • Iconic taste of a red wine without the alcohol
  • South Australian

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Giesen 0% New Zealand Rose
Giesen 0% New Zealand Rose

Giesen 0% New Zealand Rose

Anyone who loves a good wine will know that those hailing from Marlborough are some of the best, and this rose is no exception. Light, fresh, and alcohol-free, Giensen’s 0% New Zealand Rose will have your palate jumping for joy. Its apple and stone fruit notes are beautifully balanced with crisp cranberry flavours. Bring this one to your next dinner party for the perfect seafood or cheese board pairing.

Key features:

  • Crafted from grapes sourced from Marlborough and Waipara vineyards
  • Stone fruit aromas including white peach
  • Apple and strawberry notes

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Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Australia: Ready-to-Drink Cocktails


Naked Life
Naked Life

Naked Life Non-Alcoholic Classic Gin & Tonic

Naked Life Non-Alcoholic Classic Gin & Tonic delivers the timeless flavours of a G&T without the booze. This 250ml drink blends the crisp notes of botanicals with a zesty tonic, offering a refreshing and sophisticated alternative. Perfectly balanced and sugar-free, it’s a guilt-free choice for those seeking a classic cocktail experience, whether at a gathering or unwinding solo.

Key features:

  • Ready to drink
  • Distilled botanicals, lemon and bitter orange flavours

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Monday Distillery
Monday Distillery

Monday Distillery Non-Alcoholic Margarita Spritzer x Jones & Co

For a guilt-free cocktail, try the delicious beverages from Monday Distillery. The Margarita Spritz delivers a sparking tequila taste with luscious lime zing…and zero alcohol. Consider it a Mexican party starter, without the hangover.

Key features:

  • Label design created in collaboration with Aussie homewares label, Jones & Co
  • Refreshing carbonated taste
  • Alcohol, sugar and gluten free

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Yes You Can

Yes You Can Alcohol-Free Spritz

Perfect for those who are partial to a cocktail but don’t want the hangover, Yes You Can’s Alcohol Free Spritz has the familiar orange and rhubarb herbal flavours without the alcohol.

Key features:

  • Zesty orange, rhubarb and bitter flavours
  • Enjoy on the rocks or sipped directly from the can
  • Crafted will all-natural botanicals, extracts, and distillates

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Naked Life
Naked Life

Naked Life Negroni Spritz

Whether you’re a Negroni girl or a margarita lover, Naked Life does all the classic cocktails with zero booze. Using premium ingredients, you’ll be sure you’re sipping your favourite cocktails that you know and love. Their Negroni Spritz is a sweet blend of cherry, apple, lemon and orange extracts blended with the characteristic bitterness of cinchona and bitter orange. 

Key features:

  • Cherry, apple, lemon, orange blossom extracts
  • Cinchona and orange peel for bitterness
  • Sugar free

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Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Australia: Spirits


Sammy Piquant
Sammy Piquant

Sammy Piquant The Jetsetter 

No need to miss out on a spritz if you’re skipping the alcohol this summer. This beaut bottle is full to the brim with divine aromatics including yuzu, cassia and gentian. Pour out a nip, grab some soda, ice and fresh orange and voila! 

Key features:

  • Naturally crafted
  • Inspired by 19th-centry Milan
  • Vibrant notes of bitter orange, herbs, and botanicals

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Ms Sans
Ms Sans

Ms Sans Make Me a Sanstini Vodka Substitute

This alcohol-free alternative to vodka is a staple for any alcohol-free bar cart. Ms Sans Make Me a Sanstini can be enjoyed alone or in your favourite classic cocktail. It’s low-calorie, Australian-made and boasts an exceptionally velvety mouthfeel. What more could you want?! 

Key features:

  • Vodka substitute
  • Australian made
  • Enjoy on its own or added with your favourite mxier

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Brunswick Aces
Brunswick Aces

Brunswick Aces Diamonds Sapiir

Brunswick Aces gin ticks many health-conscious boxes with alcohol-free, vegan-friendly, gluten-free and all-natural ingredients. Perfect to use in your favourite gin-based cocktails, this is a citrus-forward blend of premium botanicals for those times when you want something fresh and light.

Key features:

  • Zesty gin alternative
  • Leading notes of native dessert lime, finger lime, mandarin, and lemon
  • Balanced with savoury safe, juniper and angelica root

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Barrel and Batch
Sans Drinks

Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Australia: Beer & Cider


 

NORT
NORT

NORT

If you’re a big beer lover and looking for something crafty minus the alcohol, give NORT a swig. They don’t subscribe to the one non-alcoholic beer suits all approach, instead offering four varieties: a refreshing ale, a Pacific ale, a tropical XPA, and an all-day IPA. 

Key features:

  • Frosty haze upon opening
  • Low on bitterness
  • Light malty finish

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Beer Cartel
Sans Drinks

Better Beer
Better Beer

Better Beer Zero Alc

Better Beer Zero Alc is crisp, refreshing, and the perfect antidote for not drinking beer. Using the ‘vacuum evaporation’ method, you can expect a beer that tastes like beer.

Key features:

  • Refreshing, crisp, zero-carb beer
  • Made in Australia

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Molly Rose Brewing Co.
Molly Rose Brewing Co.

Molly Rose Brewing Co. Citra Citra IPA

If you like your beer with a hint of fruity freshness, then this is the drink for you. Fresh oranges and citrus hops are combined to craft each bottle of Molly Rose Brewing Co. Citra Citra IPA. Perfect for your sundowner sesh, we know this will become your summer drink of choice.

Key features:

  • Australian craft brewery
  • Fresh oranges and citrus hops

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Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Australia: Mixers, Soda & Sparkling Water


(Image Credit: Pexels/Akos Adorjan)
(Image Credit: Pexels/Akos Adorjan)

Gordon’s Alcohol-Free Pink Gin & Soda

Discover Gordon’s Alcohol-Free Pink Gin & Soda, the ultimate blend of refreshing flavours for guilt-free enjoyment. This 250ml drink combines the essence of classic gin with a delightful twist of pink fruit notes, delivering a yummy and refreshing experience without the alcohol. It’s ideal for any occasion and a tasty option for those seeking a non-alcoholic alternative. 

Key features:

  • Fruity notes of raspberries and redcurrants
  • Serve over ice with fresh strawberries or enjoy straight from the can

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Fever-Tree
Fever-Tree

Fever-Tree Italian Blood Orange Soda

Originally made as mixers using the very best ingredients from around the world, Fever-Tree sodas are delightfully drinkable all on their own for days when you want a flavourful and effervescent beverage. Like an Aperol Spritz in a soda,  Fever Tree’s Italian Blood Orange Soda is made with juicy blood oranges from Sicily, with a beautiful herbal blend thanks to aromatic wormwood and delicate balsam.

Key features:

  • Use as a mixer or drink as a soda on its own
  • Naturally sourced ingredients
  • No artificial flavours or sweeteners

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DASH Water
DASH Water

DASH Water

DASH Water is canned sparkling water with a twist. It’s all-natural and deliciously fruity. That’s because all their drinks are infused with real, wonky fruit that others reject.

That’s right. They save odd-shaped fruit that doesn’t just make the cut for supermarkets and turn it into a delicious drop. With flavours like raspberry, peach, cucumber, and mango, it makes for fresh, simple, and super-tasty bevvies.

Key features:

  • No sugar, no sweetener, no calories
  • Australian spring water
  • Uses ‘wonky’ fruit to reduce food waste

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Bobby
Bobby

Bobby

Skip the standard supermarket soft drinks and opt for Bobby next time you’re after something fun to drink. Each can of Bobby contains only 32-40 calories and includes added natural prebiotics. These colourful cans are low in sugar and come in fully recyclable packaging. Wins on wins! 

Key features:

  • Added natural prebiotics
  • Low in sugar
  • Fully recyclable packaging

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