Reviews by professional critics and reviews from the people can both help you decide what to drink. We’re all about the latter here at Dry Atlas but you better believe we are reading what the critics have to say as well.
Wirecutter’s 17 Best Nonalcoholic Drinks by Anna Perling continues to be one of the most thoughtful and in-depth articles on adult non-alc beverages we’ve seen. It’s long but you should take the time to read the whole thing, it’s worth it.
For those looking to cut straight to their top 17, here they are. Use the links below to read what the people think and/or compare prices, as most of these are available to purchase from two or more online stores via Dry Atlas. Just check the Details tab of any product.
Lastly I’ve rounded out Anna’s 17 picks by adding 3 of my own recommendations based on bestsellers at Spirited Away. To mirror Anna’s criteria, I’ve excluded spirit alts, wines, beers, kombuchas, etc.
Refreshing Clear Spirits
- Pentire – Adrift
- Seedlip – Garden 108
Exciting Aperitifs
- Figlia – Fiore
- Wilfred’s – Bitter Orange & Rosemary
- Rasasvada – Rose Bergamot
Shareable Fizzy Spritz
- For Bitter For Worse – Eva’s Spritz
Herbal, Spicy Sippers
- The Pathfinder – Hemp & Root
- Three Spirit – Livener
Tropical Vibes
- Caleno – Dark & Spicy
Liqueur-ish
- Woodnose – Sacre
A True Cocktail Dupe
- St. Agrestis – Phony Negroni
Premixed Bitters & Soda
- Casamara Club – Alta
- Aurora Elixirs – Pomelo Sage
- Hella Bitters & Soda – Spritz
Fruity, Floral Quenchers
- Betera – Ginger-Orange
- De Soi – Purple Lune
- Curious Elixirs – No. 2
Three Additional Suggestions based on Sales at Spirited Away
- Aplos – Hemp Spirit
- ISH – SpritzISH
- Leilo – Kava Cocktails
