Booze-Free Liquor Substitutes for the Sober Curious

While we’re not much for fad diets, we do think there’s something to be said about the sober-curious movement that’s been gaining traction over the last few years. Gone are the days when non-drinkers are stuck with a choice between OJ and seltzer water. Many restaurants have started adding mocktails to their menus and some companies have even started making alcohol-free versions of popular wines and spirits. Whether you’re taking a brief break from booze or considering adopting a sober lifestyle long-term, here are the alcohol-free brands we recommend trying.

Fre Wines

Leave the grape juice at home—Fre has finally figured out how to make non-alcoholic wines that don’t taste like they were made for kids. All of Fre’s wines are produced in the heart of Napa Valley using traditional winemaking methods. The alcohol is then removed with technology that preserves all of the delicate flavors and aromas.

Ritual Zero Proof

Ritual was established with the goal of making alcohol-free spirits that look and taste just like the real thing. Their lineup includes tequila, gin, rum, and whiskey alternatives made with natural ingredients sourced from all over the world.

Monday

Monday’s award-winning spirit alternatives are handcrafted in small batches at their California distillery. Their flagship product is a zero-alcohol gin that can be swapped 1:1 in any gin cocktail recipe. We love it with tonic water or in a non-alcoholic Negroni.