Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks for the Holidays: A Buying Guide
For a non-alcoholic toast, the bottle to buy is a sparkling tea from Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company: BLÅ for floral, LYSERØD for dry and rosé-like, LYSEGRØN for citrus. For a cocktail, St. Agrestis Phony Negroni keeps the bitterness of the classic. For dinner, try Leitz Zero Point Five Pinot Noir.
Our picks at a glance
| Product | What it is | Best for | Origin or format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company - BLÅ (Blue) - 750 mL | Sparkling blend of 13 organic teas, floral | Champagne-style toasts | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company - Lyserod - 750 mL | Driest sparkling tea, oolong and Silver Needle | Instead of rosé | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company - Lysegron - 750 mL | Citrus, green tea and apple | Brunch and aperitif | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| St. Agrestis - Phony Negroni - 2 Pack - 200 mL Each | Bitter non-alcoholic Negroni, 2 x 200 mL | Cocktail hour | Brooklyn, New York |
| Leitz - Zero Point Five - Non-Alcoholic Pinot Noir - 750 mL | Non-alcoholic Pinot Noir from Baden | With dinner | Germany |
| Unified Ferments - Snow Chrysanthemum - 750 mL | Fermented snow chrysanthemum tea | Curious tea drinkers | Tea from the Kunlun Mountains, China |
| Curious Elixirs - Curious Elixir No. 6 - Non-Alcoholic Cocktail | Painkiller-inspired coconut, pineapple and citrus | A holiday nog alternative | Ready-to-drink bottle |
Every product above is on our shelves as of publishing. Browse the full range in our Non-alcoholic Cocktails collection.
How to choose
- Match the occasion. Toasts call for bubbles, dinners for a wine alternative, cocktail hour for something bitter.
- Think dry versus sweet. LYSERØD is the driest sparkling tea; Curious No. 6 is creamy and tropical.
- Serve it like the real thing. Chill well and pour into proper glassware: flutes, wine glasses or a rocks glass.
Frequently asked questions
What is sparkling tea?
A carbonated, alcohol-free drink brewed from tea. Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company blends organic teas such as jasmine, white tea and Darjeeling.
Does the Phony Negroni taste bitter?
Yes. It is made to drink with the bitterness Negroni drinkers expect, with juniper, citrus and floral notes, and no alcohol.
How is non-alcoholic wine made?
Leitz Zero Point Five Pinot Noir is aged in cask and then gently distilled to keep the grape and regional character.
Which bottle is best for a party?
A 750 mL sparkling tea pours like a bottle of sparkling wine.
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