8 Alcohol-Free Drinks Everyone Should Try
Alcohol-free options have moved well beyond a temporary Dry January choice. They are now a permanent part of many people's everyday drinking, driven by lifestyle, health goals and the simple desire for better choice. The category now includes hazy pale ales, stouts, sparkling drinks, fruit ciders, botanical spirits and ready-to-drink mocktails that work for everyday drinking as well as celebrations.
For a wider view of the full landscape, see our complete guide: The Complete Guide to Beer, Wine, Spirits & Alcohol-Free Drinks. What follows are eight alcohol-free drinks that are genuinely worth trying right now, spanning different styles so you can find what suits your taste and occasion.
What Alcohol-Free Drinks Are Worth Trying Right Now?
There are plenty of alcohol-free drinks worth trying, from hazy pale ales and stouts to sparkling wines, fruit ciders, botanical spirits and ready-to-drink mocktails. The right choice depends on your taste and the occasion, so this list brings together eight different styles to help you explore the category and find options that suit you.
Northern Monk Holy Faith Alcohol Free Hazy Pale Ale
Taste/content: Juicy tropical flavours from a craft hazy pale ale made with malted barley, oats and hops. The product is listed at 0.4% ABV.
Good for: Anyone looking for a modern, fruity craft-beer style. It is suitable for vegans and free from artificial additives.
Serving tip: Serve freshly chilled and keep refrigerated below 5°C.
Northern Monk Holy Faith — a craft hazy pale ale with juicy tropical flavours, made with malted barley, oats and hops at 0.4% ABV. — View this product on McGrocer
Guinness 0.0% Draught
Taste/content: Smooth and dark with the familiar roasted-barley character of Guinness in an alcohol-free format. Hints of coffee and chocolate aromas.
Good for: Those who prefer a fuller-bodied, darker beer. Perfect as an alcohol-free alternative for social occasions or pairing with food.
Serving tip: Pour slowly into a glass and serve well chilled.
Guinness 0.0% — smooth and dark with the familiar roasted-barley character, hints of coffee and chocolate aromas, in an alcohol-free format. — View this product on McGrocer
Elton John Zero Blanc de Blancs
Taste/content: Crisp, lively sparkling drink made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, with fine bubbles and delicate notes of apple and honeysuckle. It is 0.0% alcohol and suitable for vegans and vegetarians with no animal ingredients.
Good for: Celebrations or any occasion that calls for something sparkling.
Serving tip: Serve well chilled.
Elton John Zero Blanc de Blancs — a crisp, lively sparkling drink made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, with delicate notes of apple and honeysuckle. — View this product on McGrocer
Kopparberg Alcohol-Free Cider Variety Pack
Taste/content: A selection of fruit-flavoured alcohol-free ciders made with fermented apple and pear juice, including Mixed Fruit, Strawberry & Lime and Pear. Suitable for vegans.
Good for: Easy, fruity refreshment and sharing, suitable for vegans.
Serving tip: Enjoy chilled straight from the can.
Kopparberg Alcohol-Free Cider Variety Pack — fruit-flavoured ciders made with fermented apple and pear juice, including Mixed Fruit, Strawberry & Lime and Pear. — View this product on McGrocer
M&S Sparkling Strawberry & Elderflower Presse
Taste/content: Light sparkling soft drink made with British strawberry and elderflower, sweetened with stevia. Suitable for vegans.
Good for: A simple sparkling option that feels a step up from standard soft drinks.
Serving tip: Serve chilled for the best flavour.
Belvoir Farm Lime & Yuzu Mojito Mocktail
Taste/content: Freshly squeezed lime juice blended with yuzu and a hint of mint. Made with only seven natural ingredients and no added sugar. Completely non-alcoholic. It offers a zesty and cooling taste.
Good for: A ready-to-drink citrus mocktail. It is suitable for vegetarians.
Serving tip: Serve chilled; gently turn the bottle before opening if any sediment has settled.
Belvoir Farm Lime & Yuzu Mojito Mocktail — freshly squeezed lime juice blended with yuzu and a hint of mint, made with only seven natural ingredients. — View this product on McGrocer
CleanCo Clean T
Taste/content: Alcohol-free tequila alternative with notes of agave, olive, sweet melon, black pepper and cedarwood. Sugar-free and suitable for vegans.
Good for: Mixing into non-alcoholic margaritas or simple long drinks.
Serving tip: Pour over ice with tonic and a wedge of lime.
CleanCo Clean T — an alcohol-free tequila alternative with notes of agave, olive, sweet melon, black pepper and cedarwood. — View this product on McGrocer
Tanqueray 0.0%
Taste/content: This alcohol-free botanical spirit captures the classic juniper and citrus flavours associated with Tanqueray.
Good for: A straightforward alcohol-free G&T or as a base for other botanical serves. It is sugar-free, vegan-friendly, and for mixing in cocktails.
Serving tip: Serve with plenty of ice, tonic water, and a wedge of lime or grapefruit.
Tanqueray 0.0% — captures the classic juniper and citrus flavours of the original in a sugar-free, alcohol-free botanical spirit. — View this product on McGrocer
How Do You Choose the Right Alcohol-Free Drink for Different Occasions?
Match the style to what you already enjoy. If you like hoppy beers, a hazy pale ale is a natural starting point; darker-beer drinkers may prefer a Stout. Sparkling options suit celebrations, while fruit ciders and presses work well for casual refreshment. Botanical and tequila-style alternatives are useful when you want something to mix.
Temperature and glassware still matter. Most of these drinks benefit from being well chilled, and a proper glass often improves the experience. Judge alcohol-free drinks on their own terms rather than expecting exact replicas of alcoholic versions.
For ideas focused on British beers and spirits for more traditional occasions, see our companion guide: Best British Beers & Spirits for Special Occasions.
Where Can You Find a Good Selection of Alcohol-Free Drinks?
A growing range of alcohol-free beers, sparkling drinks, ciders, spirits, hazy pale ales, and mocktails is available through McGrocer. Checking the current product pages is the most reliable way to confirm availability, pack sizes and the latest details before ordering.
The alcohol-free category is now broad enough that most people can find something to suit different tastes and moments. Whether you are cutting back, taking a break, or want more choice, the options above offer a practical starting point across several styles. Browse the full selection on McGrocer to find something that suits your taste.
Why Alcohol-Free Drinks Are Worth Exploring
The alcohol-free drinks category now offers enough variety to suit different tastes and occasions, from refreshing beers and ciders to sparkling drinks, botanical spirits and ready-to-drink mocktails. Trying different styles is a simple way to discover what works best for you, whether you are cutting back or simply looking for more choice.
Ready to explore the range? Browse McGrocer's selection of alcohol-free drinks to discover options from leading British brands and find your next drink to try.
