7 Luxury Non-Alcoholic Spirits to Try in 2025

January is the month where many endeavour to try out new goals. One of the most popular challenges taken on every year is Dry January, after an indulgent festive period we say goodbye to booze for a short while. However, sober curious living is a trend that continues to rise, and many of us are seeing the benefits of cutting alcohol from our daily lives. And with this trend, we have seen the options for non-alcoholic beverages continuing to grow, offering more innovative and tasty alcohol-free alternatives, that don’t sacrifice on great flavours.  

So, as we reach the end of the first month of 2025 – how time flies! – what options are out there for those of us that fancy extending our Dry Jan? 

Rum replicas, Apéritif alternatives and cocktail clones – SPHERE looks at some of the best non-alcoholic spirits available, that not only brighten up your drink’s cabinet, but ensure a clear head the next day.

Botivo - For a Bittersweet Blend

Handmade in Hertfordshire by co-founder Sam Paget-Steavenson, Botivo is the botanical apertivo that packs a punch. Taking over a year to be carefully crafted, Botivo begins as an apple cider vinegar base before infusion of fresh rosemary and thyme, gentian, wormwood leaf and orange zest. With a cordial like intensity, Botivo is bursting with bittersweet, herbal and tangy citrus notes and is recommended served with soda water and a slice of orange. Supplied in 30 Michelin star restaurants, any drinks cabinet would be well equipped with this unique aperitivo, not the least for its funky bottle design. It also has gut-health and antioxidant benefits, making the choice of this non-alcoholic beverage that bit sweeter.

Find out more for purchase of Botivo here, for £27.50, and check out their recipes for a botanical layer to your favourite cocktails if you fancy a cheeky tipple.

Crossip - For Masterful Mixology

Crossip promises an alcohol-free alternative that never compromises on flavour. With the mantra “unapologetically bold”, Crossip’s five unique spirit combinations means you can recreate all your most loved cocktails with just as much taste and without the fuzzy head to follow. From 0% Negronis incorporating Pure Hibiscus to Mai Tais with Blazing Pineapple, to recreating your favourite sours with Dandy Smoke, the options are endless. While their selection of spirits is perfect for an alcohol-free night in at home, Crossip is also served in bars across London, meaning a dry night of drinking doesn’t have to sacrifice bold and punchy flavours.

Find out more for purchase of Crossip here, with individual bottles for £24.50, as well as bundles and samples. Channel your inner mixologist with all their recipe inspiration here. 

Three Spirits - For Mood-Matching Mocktails

If you choose your drinks based on how your feeling, then look no further than Three Spirits. Boasting three distinct spirits for specific energy types, alongside a wine and sparkling rosé option, you can combine for the perfect mood-matching concoction. They recommend enjoying their botanical based spirits, Livener, Social and Nightcap in three ways: as a spritz, a spirit alternative on the rocks or as a cocktail base. There is even an online quiz to recommend a selection of drinks attune with you’re the vibe you’re seeking, whether you’re looking to join in lively festivities or settle down for a night cap – for me, it was Livener and Spark, ready for a fun-filled weekend!

Find out more for purchase of Three Spirits here and embrace your emotions with their examples of mood-enhancing cocktails.

Pentire - For a Guilt-Free G&T

Pentire is a non-alcoholic spirit with a taste of the coast. Crafted from key botanicals from the Cornish coast, their products are aimed to provide “active, outdoor loving folk” a healthy alcohol-free alternative. With four ‘spirits’ to choose from, Pentire offers two botanical spirits: Adrift, for fresh, herbaceous 'G&T' flavours and Seaward for a zesty citrus taste. A pre-made Margarita style cocktail is also available as well as a coastal Aperitif, meaning you can have a fully stocked selection of drinks to choose from. Pentire suggests a range of cocktails to try, particularly clear spirit style drinks, so recipes for Martinis or Gimlets that won’t inhibit your ability to get out and embrace some adventure the next day.

Explore distilled botanical spirits from Pentire here

Everleaf - For Salt and Spice

Memory can be at the heart of a beverage, with a specific drink taking us back to the spot where we took that first sip. Everleaf have created a trio of drinks that aim to offer that idea of transportation, taking us to three specific places and capturing the flavours of their surroundings with Forest, Mountain and Marine. Their botanicals work together to bring to life the ingredients in the hearts of these places, from orange blossom to kelp and buckthorn. Their spirits can be enjoyed as a classic spritz or check out their website for a host of non-alcoholic cocktail recreations, including a Bloody Mary concoction. Sustainable practices are also at the heart of Everleaf, from how they source their ingredients to their commitment to giving back to dedicated conservation and environmental charities. So, if you feel like an escape from the cosy winter nights, try one of Everleaf’s spirits to transport you to a cloud covered peak or the mediterranean coast.

Shop Everleaf non-alcoholic aperitifs here

Polka - For a Zero Alcohol Aperol

For a burst of citrus flavour, South Australian brand Polka offers a great alternative to a gin-based drink. Their spirit is a mix of botanical flavours, including juniper, pepper berry and pink grapefruit to give a zesty twist to your next non-alcoholic beverage. Polka prioritise all natural ingredients and focus primarily on the taste of their drinks selection, highlighting that switching to sober drinking doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice on great flavours. Alongside their selection of wines, Polka also offers an equally tangy aperitif full of citrus, so if you’re dreaming of a way to shake up your Aperol Spritz, this could be just the ticket. These spirits are the perfect summer drinking selection, so you can bask in the heat without facing a hangover.  

Find out more and purchase a bottle of Polka here

The Pickle House - For Savoury Sips

We couldn’t leave this list without an extra little treat to mix in with our selection of spirits. For those that are fans of a Pickleback (chasing a shot of liquor with a shot of pickle juice), we recommend turning to The Pickle House for their iconic Pickle Juice. Crafted on their farm in Suffolk, The Pickle House's product is created with sliced cucumbers and a spice selection to pack a strong and savoury punch that is perfect alongside both alcoholic and non-alcoholic shots. For those who are even bigger fans of a savoury beverage, make sure to try out their Bloody Mary kits too.

Explore Bloody Mary kits and the original Pickle Juice, for shaking up in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, from The Pickle House here