With a growing curiosity about the sober lifestyle, it appears alcohol-free beverages are here to stay! From alcohol-free wine to non-alcoholic beer to functional non-alcoholic drinks made with herbs, adaptogens, probiotics, and more, there are endless options for those looking to enjoy the experience of drinking alcohol without actually consuming it. Driven by a consumer desire for healthier alternatives, nearly 4 in 10 Americans follow a sober curious lifestyle. As the trend of non-alcoholic beverages continues to rise in 2024 — especially among younger generations like millennials and Gen Z — there’s no better opportunity to explore these innovative and health-conscious alternatives.
Ahead, the healthiest alcohol-free beverages and top market trends that will make going sober something to celebrate!
10 Trending Alcohol-Free Beverages that Celebrate a Sober-Curious Lifestyle
Thanks to these yummy mocktails, you’ll be able to sip and celebrate without feeling like you’re missing out. Plus, you’ll reap the many benefits of going alcohol-free, such as saving on calories, supporting your weight loss goals, benefiting your brain, improving your sleep, and even sipping your way to glowing skin! No wonder alcohol-free beverages remain a top trend!
#1 Non-Alcoholic Winter Sangria
This mocktail mixture is low in sugar, full of nutrient-rich antioxidants, and can be easily customized based on your flavor preferences. While alcohol-free wine is a 2024 beverage trend, you can also swap it out for additional cranberry or pomegranate juice or add your favorite unsweetened fruit juice!
- 1 bottle of non-alcoholic red wine
- ½ – 1 cup of unsweetened pomegranate juice
- ½ – 1 cup of unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1 medium orange, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
- 1 cup of fresh cranberries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2-3 star anise pods
- 1 tbsp of pure maple syrup or raw honey (optional)
- Sparkling water (optional, for serving)
- Ice cubes (optional, for serving)
Directions:
Step #1: In a large pitcher or a punch bowl, combine the non-alcoholic red wine, unsweetened pomegranate juice, and unsweetened cranberry juice. Stir until blended.
Step #2: Add the orange slices, chopped apple, fresh cranberries, cinnamon stick, and star anise to the pitcher. Option to add orange zest before discarding the peels.
Step #3: If you prefer a slightly sweeter sangria, add an additional tablespoon of pure maple syrup or honey to the mixture. However, the mixture will sweeten as it infuses with the fruit and spices during the chilling period.
Step #4: Allow the sangria to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or overnight. Once chilled, serve over ice. Option to top with a splash of seltzer or fresh herbs. Enjoy!
#2 Yuzu Basil Bubbly
Who needs a cocktail when you can have this light and refreshing bubbly beverage? Infused with Yuzu fruit, an antioxidant-rich citrus, and sweetened with a drizzle of honey, this simple alcohol-free beverage will be on repeat all year long! Boost your beverage with an optional wellness shot like Vive Organic’s Immunity boost for added flavor and health benefits!
Ingredients:
- 3-4 fresh basil leaves
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 wellness shot, optional (we used Vive Organics Immunity Boost)
- 2 tsp raw honey (or 3-4 drops stevia)
- ¾ – 1 cup Sanzo Yuzu sparkling water (or seltzer of choice)
- Ice
To garnish:
- Fresh basil
- Lemon wedges
Directions:
Step #1: Muddle fresh basil in a glass. Add lemon juice, raw honey, and optional wellness shot. Top with seltzer and stir until well combined. Serve with ice and any additional garnish of choice, such as fresh basil or lemon wedges.
#3 Tropical Pink Drink
We blended up this tropical pink drink with Suja’s cold-pressed sparkling juice and a handful of nature’s sweetness. For a light and bubbly beverage, use less fruit (and keep it fresh) with more liquid to blend. For a frozen tropical treat, opt for frozen fruit and less liquid!
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients:
- 1-2 cups coconut water
- ½ -1 cup Suja’s cold-pressed sparkling juice (or favorite cold-pressed juice or kombucha)
- 1-2 cups berries of choice (fresh or frozen)
- 1-2 cups frozen mixed tropical fruit (such as pineapple, mango, kiwi, and papaya)
- 1 lime (or ½ lemon), freshly squeezed
Directions:
Step #1: In a high-speed blender, blend coconut water, berries, citrus, and tropical fruit mix. For a lighter liquid beverage, use 2 cups of coconut water and opt for fresh fruit. For a frozen beverage, use 1 cup of coconut water and blend with 2 cups of frozen berries and tropical fruit.
Step #2: To serve, pour desired amount of tropical mixture over ice. Top with Suja’s sparkling juice and optional garnishes of choice, such as fresh fruit. Option to omit sparkling beverage for a frozen drink or substitute for kombucha or seltzer of choice.
#4 Low-Sugar Pina Colada
*If you love Pina Coladas*… you’ll love this tropical mocktail. Made with a splash of pure pineapple juice, creamy coconut, and an optional wellness shot to boost those good-for-you nutrients. Trust us, you’ll want to mix this up ASAP!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 cold-pressed wellness shot, optional (we used Kor Potent-C shot made with pineapple, sea buckthorn, and citrus)
- 1 oz coconut cream*
- ½ -1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
- 2 limes, juiced
- Seltzer water, to serve
- Ice, to serve
Directions:
Step #1: In a high-speed blender or drink mixer combine pineapple juice, lime juice, coconut cream, and optional sweetener and wellness shot. Blend or shake until well combined. Taste test and adjust ingredients as needed.
Step #2: To serve, pour over ice. Top with a splash of seltzer water and optional garnish such as fresh pineapple or lime. Enjoy!
*Note: for fresh coconut cream, refrigerate a can of full-fat coconut milk overnight. Without shaking the can, remove from the fridge and open. Scoop out the hardened top layer of coconut cream.
#5 Peachy Spritzer
Simple ingredients for simple sipping. Made with fresh peaches, berries, and muddled mint, this peachy spritzer is sure to be a summer hit.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of non-alcoholic wine
- 2 ripe peaches, chopped
- 1 cup raspberries, muddled (or berries of choice)
- Fresh mint, muddled
- Honey, to taste (optional)
- Sparkling water or kombucha, to serve
Directions:
Step #1: In a large pitcher, combine non-alcoholic wine, chopped peaches, and muddled berries. Chill for 4-6 hours or overnight
Step #2: To serve, add muddled mint and ice to a glass. Pour peach mixture over ice with optional honey. Stir well to combine. Top with sparkling water or kombucha of choice. Enjoy!
#6 Spicy Winter Paloma
Perfectly tart, sweet, and balanced with a jalapeno kick. Considering pepper-infused drinks and dishes are among the predicted food trends for 2024, this spicy Paloma mocktail will be a fan favorite during winter and beyond! It’s low in sugar, made with fresh seasonal citrus like grapefruit and lime, and can be easily modified based on your spice preferences!
Ingredients:
- 1 grapefruit, juiced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1-3 tsp maple syrup or honey
- Sparkling water, to serve (such a Grapefruit Spindrift)
- Jalapeno, to serve (optional)
Directions:
Step #1: In a glass, combine the grapefruit juice, lime, and honey. Stir well.
Step #2: To serve, fill the glass with ice and top with sparkling water. Add jalapeno. Taste test and adjust ingredients as needed. Serve with fresh grapefruit and lime.
#7 Pineapple Turmeric Sunrise
Like a tequila sunrise, but hold the tequila. As a healthier base, this booze-free beverage features electrolyte-rich coconut water and anti-inflammatory ingredients such as pineapple, turmeric, and ginger. Plus, it’s easy to modify based on any taste preferences or dietary needs!
Serves: 1-2
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple
- 1 shot fresh ginger juice
- 1 shot fresh turmeric juice
- Raw honey, to taste (optional)
- ½ cup coconut water
- Non-alcoholic ginger beer, to serve (or kombucha, or sparkling water of choice)
Directions:
Step #1: In a high-speed blender, combine the pineapple, ginger, turmeric, coconut water, and optional raw honey. Blend until smooth. Option to strain for a smooth liquid base. Option to sub a store-bought shot for ginger and turmeric juice or omit.
Step #2: To serve, pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice, filling halfway. Top with non-alcoholic ginger beer, kombucha, or seltzer of choice. Stir well to combine. Top with any additional garnish such as fresh fruit. Enjoy!
#8 Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Ale Limeade
This fizzy and festive cranberry ginger ale limeade is the perfect way to quench your thirst in a better-for-you beverage. Not only is it light and refreshing, but it’s also low in sugar, loaded with anti-inflammatory ginger, and full of gut-healthy prebiotics.
Serves: 1-2
Ingredients:
- 1 can Olipop Ginger Ale
- ½ cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1-2 limes, juiced
- 2-3 tsp raw honey, to taste (optional)
- splash of fresh ginger juice (optional)
- fresh lime slices, cranberries, and mint leaves, to garnish (optional)
- Ice, to serve
Directions:
Step #1: Combine the cranberry juice, lime, and optional ginger juice and honey. Stir until well combined.
Step #2: Pour into a large glass over ice. Then, top with Olipop Ginger Ale and any garnishes of choice.
#9 Sparkling Ginger Limeade
This fizzy limeade is the perfect way to beat the heat. Light, refreshing, and loaded with anti-inflammatory ginger for a healthy kick. Serve with mint and a low-sugar tonic like Rebbl for ultra-refreshing flavor!
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients:
- 2-4 tbsp raw honey, to taste
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger juice (optional)
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (or lemon)
- Sparkling water, herbal tonic, or kombucha of choice, to serve
- Muddled mint (optional, to serve)
Directions:
Step #1: Make the limeade by combining the honey, water, ginger, and lime in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. Taste test and adjust ingredients as needed.
Step #2: To serve, add ice to a glass. Pour limeade mixture until ½ – ¾ way full. Top with sparkling water or tonic of choice (we used Rebbl’s Ginger Lime sparkling tonic). Option to top with muddled mint or fresh lime wedges. Serve and enjoy!
#10 Berry & Lime Mojito
Berries + mint + lime = heaven. This mocktail is low in sugar, full of nutrient-rich antioxidants, and made with 5 main ingredients.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup fresh strawberries
- 6-8 mint leaves, muddled
- 1 lime, juiced
- Honey, to taste
- sparkling water or kombucha, to serve (we used Healthade’s Ginger Pop for a low-sugar gut-friendly option)
Directions:
Step #1: Using the back of a spoon, muddle berries and mint in a glass
Step #2: Add the lime and optional sweetener. Stir well to combine.
Step #3: To serve, add ice and top with kombucha, seltzer, or non-alcoholic wine of choice. Garnish with any toppings such as fresh mint or berries. Serve and enjoy!
#11 Strawberry Sparkler
This sparkling strawberry beverage is sweet, fruity, full of flavor, and completely alcohol-free. Made with a superfood beverage base, you’ll even get added immunity support thanks to herbal ingredients like ginger, elderberry, cinnamon, and goji berries. While you could enjoy this bubbly store-bought beverage as is, here’s how to create something a tad more seasonal:
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Sunwink Immunity Strawberry Tonic (or kombucha beverage of choice)
- ½ cup frozen strawberries, thawed
- kombucha or sparkling water of choice, to serve
- Fresh rosemary or mint leaves, to serve (optional)
- Raw honey or maple syrup, to taste (optional)
Directions:
Step #1: In a small bowl, muddle the thawed strawberries into a paste or until well mashed. Then, evenly distribute into the base of two serving glasses. Fill each cup with ½ a bottle of the Sunwink immunity tonic or your base beverage of choice.
Step #2: Top with additional kombucha or sparkling water and stir to combine. Taste test, adding optional honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired. Serve with optional toppings such as fresh fruit or herbs, and enjoy!
RELATED: New Science Shows Strawberries Boost Brain & Heart Health
#12 Adaptogenic Margarita Mocktail
What if you could enjoy the feel-good benefits of a margarita without the sugar, hangover, and alcohol? Thanks to this Recess margarita mocktail… you can! Made with calming adaptogens like lemon balm and L-theanine, naturally sweetened with ingredients like pear juice, orange juice, and agave, and just 25 calories per can. Keep a 12-pack stored in your fridge and you’ll have a stress-busting savior to reach for on long days, when you just want to come home, kick back, and relax. Try some of the other non-alcoholic beverage options like the Watermelon Mojito or Grapefruit Paloma!
#13 Sparkling Hops Tea
If you love cracking open a cold IPA or beer, this non-alcoholic hops tea alternative might be for you! It’s brewed like craft beer, contains calming herbs like chamomile flowers, and contains zero calories and sugar. Available in a variety of flavors such as calming chamomile, tropical hibiscus, and more. Plus, be on the lookout for limited-edition flavors released seasonally!
#14 Cold Brew Non-Alcoholic Martini
Espresso martinis, coffee cocktails, and all things java are trending. So, as we make our way into 2024, here’s how to join the trend in a healthier, booze-free way! Free from alcohol and made with cold brew for simplicity and ease, this creamy dairy-free delight is sure to be a 2024 staple.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces of cold brew coffee (such as Volant, Stumptown, or Wandering Bear)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2-3 tsp of maple syrup or sweetener of your choice
- ½ cup of unsweetened almond milk or dairy-free milk of choice
- 1 tbsp of full-fat non-dairy creamer, optional (such as Laird or Nutpods)
- Ice, as desired
Directions:
Step #1: In a cocktail shaker, combine the cold brew, vanilla extract, 1 tsp of maple syrup and a handful of ice. Shake until frothy and well mixed.
Step #2: Pour into a martini glass. Meanwhile, add the unsweetened almond milk, non-dairy creamer, and an additional 1-2 tsp of maple syrup to the cocktail shaker with additional ice if needed. Shake until frothy and blended.
Step #3: Add the creamy mixture to the martini glass, pouring over the cold brew mixture. Serve and enjoy!
#15 Sparkling Cider
This booze-free sparkling cider beverage is made with Olipop’s gut-healthy seasonal flavor, Crisp Apple, for a naturally sweetened base that’s lower in sugar than traditional cold-pressed cider.
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients:
- 2 cans of Olipop Crisp Apple
- 1 cup fresh-pressed cider or apple juice, unsweetened
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- 3-4 whole cloves
- Orange zest, optional, to serve
- Thinly sliced apples, optional, to serve
Directions:
Step #1: In a small saucepan, combine the unsweetened cider or apple juice, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves. Heat the mixture over low heat and let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and place in the fridge to cool.
Step #2: Once cooled, strain the mixture to remove the cloves and cinnamon. Then, pour the strained mixture into a large serving glass over ice. Top with Olipop Crisp apple soda and serve with optional orange zest, sliced orange, and a drizzle of sweetener if desired.
Cheers to A Sober Celebration!
Made with simple ingredients and store-bought mixers or mocktails, it’s easy to sip smart and enjoy yourself — no guilt (or alcohol) attached! From berry-infused beverages to spicy simple sips, there are endless ways to mix up your favorite drinks. Best of all, each option is easy to customize! Swap honey for stevia, add in your favorite fruit or toppings, or serve with a yummy salted rim. Cheers!
