Food entrepreneurs see wide-ranging innovations within the non-alcoholic beverage category.
Non-alcoholic beverage brand Little Saints introduced a line of canned mocktails, made with functional ingredients like reishi, terpenes and CBD. The non-alcoholic line is available in four popular cocktails varieties: negroni spritz, spicy margarita, paloma and ginger mule.
Rick’s Near Beer has expanded the distribution of its non-alcoholic craft beer lineup. The lineup features three brews: Original, a pilsner, Hazy, a tropical and citrusy IPA and Crispy, a hop water beverage.
“Since we only produce non-alcoholic products, we get to stay laser focused on growing our core brand of NA beers,” said Josh Hare, founder. “This approach allows us to really focus our resources on delivering what our customers want and establishing our brand as a leader in the beverage category.”
Sparkling water company Aura Bora is making its debut in the non-alcoholic cocktail space through a partnership with olive oil company Graza. The companies are launching the Aura Bora x Graza olive oil martini.
The non-alcoholic olive oil martini is formulated from a blend of Aura Bora’s sparkling water and Graza’s extra virgin picual olive oil. It features the flavors of yuzu extract, juniper oil and extra virgin olive oil, with “warm, herbal undertones,” according to the company. The canned mocktails are zero-proof, sugar-free and are formulated with real plants.
Abstinence Spirits introduced a line of alcohol-free botanical spirits, aperitifs and spritzes, inspired by the floral kingdom of South Africa’s Cape. The pre-mixed and sparkling aperitivo spritz are available in blood orange and lemon flavors and can be poured over ice.
The two ready-to-drink spritzes join Abstinence Spirits’ line of non-alcoholic spirits, which includes four varieties: Cape Citrus, Cape Floral and Cape Spice that highlight signature South African botanicals like buchu, cassia and honeybush, according to the company. Along with Epilogue X, the final flavor of the line, which features a “malty, smoky profile.”
“We're taking our customer favorites and making them available in an accessible, ready-to-drink format,” said Ranwei Chiang, chief executive officer of Abstinence Spirits USA. “Ready to take to parties, events, or to spend an evening at home. We're excited to introduce our great tasting, sophisticated, balanced flavors in this new line.”
Craft non-alcoholic brand RSRV Collective introduced its line of canned cocktails, which are formulated with all-natural ingredients. The brand’s non-alcoholic cocktail line includes four flavors, botanica, orana, rosata and amari.
Free AF launched its line of alcohol-free canned cocktails, which includes Aperol spritz, paloma, Cuba libre and vodka spritz varieties. Each zero-proof cocktail option includes Afterglow, a natural botanical extract that mimics the warmth of drinking alcohol, according to the company.
They are low-calorie, low-sugar, gluten-free and vegan.
Woman-owned beverage company Sayso expanded its line of non-alcoholic craft cocktail tea bags with the addition of two new flavors. The line initially featured four products: skinny spicy margarita, rosemary honey Moscow mule, skinny cardamom paloma and Old Fashioned. The line is expanding to include espresso martini and hibiscus cosmopolitan.
The cocktails can be made like traditional tea by steeping the bags in cold water, and then by adding ice. Consumers can add alcohol for a traditional cocktail flavor, or drink as-is for a mocktail.
“As SAYSO celebrates our first-year anniversary, we are thrilled to introduce our new sustainable packaging and two new cocktails to our customers,” said co-founder Chloe Bergson. “Our goal is to provide an exceptional experience with high-quality ingredients, convenience, and sustainability at the forefront.”
Woman-owned brand Seraphim Social Beverage launched its non-alcoholic beverage that’s “brewed like a tea and designed to be enjoyed like a wine,” according to the company. The beverage is formulated with a blend of botanical ingredients, like herbs and berries. The blend is formulated with no added sugar, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
“I am thrilled to introduce Seraphim Social Beverage to the world, as it’s important to me to offer a non-alcoholic beverage that is not only sophisticated and flavorful but also promotes a sense of well-being in body, mind, and spirit,” said Stephanie Bricken, founder of Seraphim Social Beverage. “Our blends are carefully crafted with pure botanical ingredients, allowing consumers to indulge in a truly remarkable taste experience — without the unwanted effects of alcohol. We invite everyone to savor the beauty of our non-alcoholic alternatives and embrace moments of celebration and relaxation with a touch of elegance.”
Nov
2023
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