11 Pros Share Their Favourite No-Lo Drinks
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11 Pros Share Their Favourite No-Lo Drinks

Going booze free is easier than it used to be. With Dry Jan in full swing, we asked the experts for the no- and low-alcohol drinks they rate – all of which you can pick up in the supermarket now.
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Alcohol Free Draught Stout, £5.45

Guinness 0.0

“My supermarket favourite is Guinness 0.0 – it’s so close to the original it doesn’t feel like a compromise. You still get that creamy texture, the roasted malt flavour and the proper stout bitterness, just without the alcohol. It’s one of the few zero options I can happily drink at home.” – Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, Seed Library 

Available at Tesco.com

Nastro Azzurro Beer Lager Bottles, £19.50

Peroni

“Peroni is reliable and well balanced. The Nastro Azzurro is light, crisp and refreshing, with subtle citrus and a gentle bitterness that keeps it very drinkable. Serve it chilled in a glass with a slice of lemon. It’s perfect with simple food – pizza, grilled chicken or anything Italian-inspired.” – Sandor Biro, Mirror Bar at The Landmark London 

Available at Tesco.com

Unfiltered Lager 0.5%, £22

Lucky Saint

“Lucky Saint is one of the best low-alcohol beers you can buy. It actually tastes like beer, which sounds obvious, but isn’t always the case. It has a nice malty backbone, a touch of biscuit and a clean, crisp finish. And it has depth without being heavy. It works well with salty snacks, burgers or a casual Sunday roast.” – Sandor 

Available at LuckySaint.co

Forest Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, £22

Everleaf

“Everleaf was developed by a botanist and bar owner who sources ingredients from around the world with the aim of recreating the flavour and mouthfeel of spirits and aperitifs – while creating delicious profiles in their own right. My favourite is Everleaf Forest: earthy, bittersweet and, believe it or not, capable of making a half‑decent daiquiri.” – Edmund Weil, Nightjar Shoreditch

Available Ocado.com

Marine Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, £22

Everleaf

“Everleaf Marine is a non‑alcoholic spirit that doesn’t taste like someone’s tried to make squash feel grown‑up. It’s layered, bright and borderline salty in the best way. It’s all sea spray and citrus peel, with grapefruit bitterness and soft green notes. Tall glass, loads of ice, splash of tonic, fat slice of pink grapefruit – done. Or shake it with lime and agave for margarita‑without‑the‑mistakes territory.” – Adam Msetfi, The Cock 

Available at Amazon.co.uk

Coastal Spritz, £21

Pentire  

“I love anything from Pentire. I use them in‑house to make a homemade zero negroni, but for those who don’t want the faff, they do a great canned Coastal Spritz with blood orange and rosemary that I keep for non‑alcoholic toasts – very easy to keep cold and fizzy. Fill a glass with ice and an orange slice and it’s perfect. I also like a Pentire paloma served in a highball with a half salt‑rim and slice of grapefruit.” – Ross Finnegan, The Palomar 

Available at Waitrose.com

Livener Non-Alcoholic Botanical Elixir, £25.99

Three Spirits

“I always look for something that’s flavour-driven in its own right, rather than an imitational spirit that leaves you wanting more. Three Spirits’ Livener is layered, complex and designed to deliver a complete drinking experience.” – Laurie Howells, Archive & Myth 

Available at ThreeSpiritDrinks.com

FreeGlider Non-Alcoholic Spirit, £15

Sipsmith

“This offers real zestiness, a hint of juniper and a little kick on the back end, even without the alcohol. I’d serve it with tonic or a flavoured seltzer like Something & Nothing’s Yuzu Sparkling Water.” – Anthony Yukio

Available at Waitrose.com

Alcohol Free 0% Spirit, £17

Tanqueray

“Tanqueray is a staple for a reason. Its 0.0% is bold, clean and makes a proper drink without needing much else. It’s crisp and very balanced, with notes of bright citrus and a dry, herbal finish. Keep it simple and enjoy with good tonic and wedge of lime.” – Sandor 

Available at Tesco.com

Non-Alcoholic Vodka, £32

Smiling Wolf 

“Smiling Wolf offers an impressive range of alcohol‑free alternatives including gin, vodka, rum and an aperitif. The aperitif is my favourite – a reminder that a great drink isn’t defined by alcohol but by balance, depth and flavour. It has refined bitterness, herbal complexity and vibrant citrus notes, and works either neat with an orange twist or lengthened with soda.” – Cristian Garcia Fernandez, Nipperkin 

Available at TheAlchoalFree.co.uk

Fade To Black Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Red, £22.75

Muri

“For dinner parties or special occasions, I recommend Muri. The whole range has this brilliant balance of acidity, texture and savoury depth. They approach non‑alc with the same mindset as natural winemakers – layered, expressive, a bit unconventional – which is why it works so well at the table.” – Carina Soto Velásquez, Equal Parts 

Available at TheWhiskyExchange.com

Grove 42, £22

Seedlip

 “This is ideal for people who don’t want something beer-like but still want complexity. It’s refreshing, elegant and versatile. It has notes of bright citrus, particularly blood orange, with herbal depth and a clean, dry finish. I like mine long over ice with soda and a twist of orange peel. It pairs well with lighter food – salads, grilled vegetables or seafood.” – Sandor 

Available at HendonismWines.co.uk

Ginger Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, £24.95

Mother Root

“My go‑to is Mother Root Ginger Switchel, which is vinegar‑based. It’s a traditional mix of ginger juice, honey and apple cider vinegar, but Mother Root adds extra botanicals and a hint of chilli. It’s great on its own or diluted with a little water, and it works miracles stirred into tea or a non‑alcoholic cordial – it adds real flavour and a proper kick.” – Angelos Bafas, HYPER drinks  

Available at Waitrose.com

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