Alcohol-free gin has been grabbing a lot of attention lately, especially as gin lovers are making sensible lifestyle changes and looking for healthier drink alternatives.
Whilst we cannot ‘officially’ call it alcohol-free gin, gin distillers have been crafting juniper-based drinks without the alcohol as a tasty alternative to gin, so you don’t have to cut out the classic juniper taste from your social life.
So, welcome to the world of alcohol-free gin, a place where you enjoy your favourite juniper-based drinks with none of the guilt of the alcohol.
Best Alcohol-Free Gins
I’ve selected 9 of the best alcohol-free gins that are packed with the taste of fresh juniper and other delicious botanical flavours, minus the booze.
1. Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0%
Overview
- Distiller: Tanqueray
- ABV: 0.0% (0.0 Proof)
- Country: England
- Colour: Clear
Review
The ingredients of crisp, piney juniper, coriander, angelica, and liquorice are immersed in water and heated before being distilled four times to produce a juniper-forward gin-like experience.
On The Nose
Heavy aromas of juniper hit the nose with plenty of zesty lemon rind, which I like as it smells incredibly gin-like.
On The Palate
Tanqueray Alcohol Free Gin opens with fresh juniper and citrus. Mid-palate reveals aromatic herbs, including coriander, angelica, and liquorice. The finish is clean.
Best Served
Tanqueray alcohol-free goes exceptionally well with Indian tonic water and a sliver of lemon rind for a guilt-free gin experience.
Pricing & Info
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2. Sipsmith FreeGlider Non-Alcoholic Spirit
Overview
- Distiller: Sipsmith
- ABV: <0.5% (<1.0 Proof)
- Country: England
- Colour: Clear
Review
Sipsmith is a reasonably young distillery but has kept up with the big boys. After two years of research, trial and error, they have produced their interpretation of an alcohol-free gin that is as delicious as its alcoholic counterpart.
Using patience, skills, and craft, they experimented with over 180 prototypes using 100s of different ingredients; this is an excellent choice for gin beginners.
On The Nose
The traditional aroma of spicy juniper floats to the nose with zesty wafts of citrus and a medley of herbs.
On The Palate
Crisp notes of juniper greet the tongue with hints of fresh eucalyptus, and bright tones of lemon shine through to give a citrusy flavour, followed by delicate laces of florals.
Best Served
Best served as a Basil Mash for an aromatic cocktail that is sweet and herbaceous with a dash of lemon juice and sweet basil leaves to garnish.
Pricing & Info
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3. Salcombe New London Light
Overview
- Distiller: Salcombe
- ABV: 0.0% (0.0 Proof)
- Country: England
- Colour: Clear
Review
Crafted on the southwest coast of Devon, England. New London Lights First Light is the start of the journey of non-alcoholic drinks that offers the same delicious flavours of gin minus the booze.
A full-bodied liquid infused with fresh juniper berries, ginger, habanero capsicum, and orange, including a further 15 carefully selected botanicals, with sage and rosemary to elevate the aromas and taste notes.
On The Nose
Clear notes of juniper jump to greet you with wafts of clear orange citrus, followed by floral bouquets of fresh rosemary.
On The Palate
Warming notes of habanero capsicum and cardamom come first, with plenty of juniper. Fresh notes of ginger tingle at the mouth, and the grassy freshness of lemon grass bounce around as the finish lingers with notes of anise.
Best Served
Enjoy this gin alternative as a vital ingredient in any classic gin cocktail (minus the gin, of course), of simply enjoy in a guilt-free G&T.
Pricing & Info
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4. Ceder’s Classic Spirit
Overview
- Distiller: Ceder’s
- ABV: 0.0% (0.0 Proof)
- Country: Sweden
- Colour: Clear
Review
Ceder’s was the brainchild of a South African and Swedish husband and wife duo that created an alcohol-free gin with a difference.
Using the classic gin botanicals of juniper, coriander, and citrus infused with fifteen different botanicals, including exotic South African ingredients of rooibos and cape floral fynbos found in the Cederberg mountains in the Cape.
On The Nose
The typical aromas of juniper infused the nose with fresh forest smells. Hints of sweet floral notes linger in the air.
On The Palate
Flavours of juniper berries and citrus are gently balanced with subtle hits of coriander. This zero-alcohol ‘gin’ has a slight dryness with a cheeky, rich twang of black tea on the finish.
Best Served
Enjoy the exotic flavours of South Africa with a simple Classic Collins dashed with lemon juice and a tot of elderflower mixed with lemonade and soda water for a truly refreshing pleasure.
Pricing & Info
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5. Gordon’s Alcohol Free 0.0% Spirit
Overview
- Distiller: Gordon’s
- ABV: 0.0% (0.0 Proof)
- Country: England
- Colour: Clear
Review
Gordon enters the world of non-alcoholic ‘gins’ with its new alcohol-free spirit that resembles a London dry gin. The classic botanicals are immersed in water, heated, and triple distilled to capture the taste of a classic Gordons.
On The Nose
The forest freshness of juniper combines with citrusy tangs invigorating the senses.
On The Palate
On the palate, this alcohol-free ‘gin’ is typically dry with essences of juniper and the trusted lemon flavours with hints of spicy coriander. Made very much in a London Dry gin style.
Best Served
Enjoy a healthier alternative with an alcohol-free Gordons Mojito. Replace Gordon’s London dry gin with the alcohol-free spirit, muddle some mint leaves with apple juice, and pour over crushed ice for a refreshing cocktail you can enjoy the whole day.
Pricing & Info
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6. Sea Arch Non-Alcoholic Spirit
Overview
- Distiller: Sea Arch
- ABV: 0.0% (0.0 Proof)
- Country: England
- Colour: Clear
Review
Sea Arch Juniper is a non-alcoholic delight that offers the refreshing and therapeutic qualities of the South West English coastline.
Produced using a traditional distillation process, the natural botanicals of sea kelp, samphire, cardamon, and blood orange add a refreshing twist to this juniper-based spirit.
On The Nose
The piny notes of juniper are complimented by rejuvenating sea aromas and citrus.
On The Palate
Aromatic juniper jumps out, followed by essences of bitter orange peel before the sweetness of blood orange and coriander. Finally, kelp and samphire add that sweet and salty reminder of the coastline.
Best Served
Imagine enjoying a guilt-free Seaside Sunrise cocktail with a splash of cranberry juice poured over ice rocks topped with refreshing clementine and cinnamon tonic.
Pricing & Info
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7. Everleaf Marine
Overview
- Distiller: Everleaf
- ABV: 0.0% (0.0 Proof)
- Country: England
- Colour: Clear
Review
Created by conservationist Paul Mathew, turned bar owner. His love of plants and people drove him to craft a non-alcoholic ‘gin’.
This beauty is made up of 16 sustainable botanicals, including juniper and bergamot, with the inspiration of the sea taken from sea buckthorn and the addition of fresh kelp and dulse.
On The Nose
Citrusy bergamot blends with the familiar aromas of juniper floating. The freshness of sea spray adds a rejuvenating note, and the hints of thyme bring a herbal edge.
On The Palate
Opening with crisp juniper, fresh vegetal notes and tropical fruits with the refreshing salty flavours of the ocean.
Best Served
Best served as a Marine Spritz, keeping it simple and accentuating the saline notes of fresh kelp, add tonic water with a wedge of lime for a crisp and refreshing aperitif.
Pricing & Info
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8. Caleño Light & Zesty
Overview
- Distiller: Caleño
- ABV: 0.0% (0.0 Proof)
- Country: England
- Colour: Clear
Review
Founded by Ellie Webb in 2017, she looked for an alternative to the mundane weekly water ritual and wanted something fun and exotic.
Enter Caleño Light & Zesty distilled in modern stainless-steel drums with the traditional juniper and citrus but with a Columbian flair of exotic fruits, including pineapple and Inca berries.
On The Nose
On the nose, fresh piny notes of juniper come forth with an upfront lemon zest aroma followed by traces of exotic tropical pineapple fruit.
On The Palate
The juniper and a citrusy kick of lemon mingle with fresh pineapple. The balancing notes of earthy spices leave a fruity nuance that is not too sweet and invitingly refreshing.
Best Served
Keep the fiesta going with a non-alcoholic Tropical Grapefruit Margarita for a jolly good time. Fresh grapefruit and lime juices mingle with agave syrup while the rimmed sugar a salt glass adds a savoury kick to an exotic midweek cocktail.
Pricing & Info
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9. Warner’s Juniper Double Dry 0% Botanic Garden Spirit
Overview
- Distiller: Warner’s
- ABV: 0.0% (0.0 Proof)
- Country: England
- Colour: Clear
Review
The team at Warner’s believes in the power of fresh ingredients grown and harvested on the farm in Northamptonshire, England.
So they created a zero percent gin that can be enjoyed even on any school night. They use fresh lemon thyme, lemon verbena, wormwood, myrrh, and yarrow mixed with fresh, clear spring water direct from the farm.
On The Nose
Herbal notes of thyme and fresh forest pine aromas open the nose to a citrusy freshness with hints of rose and lavender, with traces of pepper on the gently spiced finish.
On The Palate
Juniper and lemon zest open with traces of cardamom. After a while, woody flavours open up to waves of cinnamon notes to ensure a satisfying finish.
Best Served
Enjoy the zero-alcohol indulgence in a tasty Gin & Tonic topped with Mediterranean tonic.
Pricing & Info
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Andrew’s Top Pick
Tanqueray Alcohol-Free 0.0%
My top pick alcohol-free gin is Tanqueray Alcohol-Free 0.0%. This flavoursome juniper-based non-alcohol spirit has plenty of flavour for a tasty G&T without the booze.
Cocktail Ideas
| No. | Alcohol-Free Gin/Spirit | Cocktail Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0% | AF (Alcohol-Free) G&T, AF Tom Collins |
| 2 | Sipsmith FreeGlider Non-Alcoholic | FreeGlider Fizz, AF Bramble |
| 3 | Salcombe New London Light | Light & Tonic, AF White Lady |
| 4 | Ceder’s Classic Spirit | Classic AF Negroni, Classic & Tonic |
| 5 | Gordon’s Alcohol Free 0.0% Spirit | Gordon’s AF G&T, AF Gimlet |
| 6 | Sea Arch Non-Alcoholic Spirit | Coastal Collins, Sea & Tonic |
| 7 | Everleaf Marine | Marine & Mediterranean Tonic |
| 8 | Caleño Light & Zesty | Tropical AF Mojito, Light & Zesty Soda |
| 9 | Warner’s Juniper Double Dry 0% | Juniper AF G&T, Juniper AF Martini |
Conclusion
Gin has become massively popular recently, with gin enthusiasts spoilt for choice. However, with more conscious-minded drinkers looking to moderate their alcohol consumption, the rise of non-alcoholic gin has hit the world.
Alcohol-free gin offers similar aromas and flavour profiles that are just as delicious as their boozy counterparts. I’ve been enjoying Sipsmith FreeGlider and Tanqueray Alcohol-Free 0.0% with Fever-Tree Indian tonic water and a slice of lemon.
I must confess, these non-alcohol gin alternatives taste great, and I’m sure my liver thanks me for it!
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