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The best non-alcoholic drinks for those who prefer to pass on a glass

Rosalyn Fannin

Updated November 1, 2024 - 2.02am

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Not everyone enjoys alcohol, and until recently the options for non-drinkers were pretty boring. Thankfully, things have changed and the options for those who'd rather say 'no thanks' to a glass or a schooner of the strong stuff are endless.

Whether you're not a big drinker or you want to take a break for a while, rest assured you won't have to sit out on the fun of sipping on something tasty with these decent beverages on offer.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Beer

Great Northern Zero, Non-Alcoholic Beer, 330mL, 6-Pack

On sale at Woolworths for $12.15 Also available on CraftZero

This six-pack offers the same crisp taste as a traditional Great Northern beer, but all without the hangover. Looking for more? Try the 24-pack on Amazon for $42.99.

Holsten 0% Non-Alcoholic Beer, 330mL, 6-Pack

Buy now for $51.18

You won't miss out on the alcohol when drinking this Holsten beer. It is brewed in the same manner as a traditional pilsner beer with fermented and bitter hops.

Nort Pacific Ale Non-Alcoholic Beer, 330mL, 24-Pack

On CraftZero for $48.90 Buy now on Sans Drnks Buy now on Amazon

Packing a punch without the booze, the Nort Pacific Ale Non-Alcoholic Beer has a fruity scent and an "invigorating and clean finish".

For something with a bit more bitterness, try Nort Refreshing Ale Non-Alcoholic Beer – available in a Nort Refreshing Ale Non-Alcoholic Beer or 24-pack.

Parc Pilsner Non-Alcoholic Beer, 375mL

Single can for $3 4-pack for $11.34 16-pack for $41.90

This Parc Pilsner uses a Czech-style of brewing using carapils malts, saaz hops, water and a unique low-alcohol yeast.

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%, Zero Alcohol Beer, 330mL

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6 bottles for $14.90 24 bottles for $48.99

Brewed using the same recipe and ingredients as the original, including Italian maize and spring barley, this zero-alcohol Peroni has the alcoholic content completely removed following the complete brewing process so you get the same great taste.

Asahi Super Dry 0.0% Zero Alcohol Beer, 330mL

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6-pack for $15 24-pack for $45.99

Not only is this Japanese beer alcohol-free, but is also a low-carb beer alternative with the same refreshing taste as the original.

Beneficial Beer Co Mixed Non-Alcoholic Beer, 375mL, 12-Pack

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Get 12 cans for $45.99

This Beneficial Beer Co. mixed pack with four cans of three flavours: Stone Cold Lager (a traditional malt lager), Wagon Drivers Pale Ale (a fully fermented ale with Australian caramel malts) and Dave's Drunkenless Dark Ale (an all-malt Australia all with a roasted coffee flavour). Each of these flavours is vegan and low in sugar and carbohydrates.

Want to try before you bulk buy? You can buy single cans of the Stone Cold, Drunkenless Dark and Wagon Drivers for $4.90.

Pash Easy Ale Non-Alcoholic Beer, 375mL

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Get the single pack for $4.90 Get the 4 pack for $17.90 Get the 16 pack for $59.99

Made in Australia, Pash has designed a non-alcoholic beer that steps away from the traditional male stereotype surrounding the beverage. Their Easy Ale has a passionfruit flavour that is low in calories and sugar.

Carlton Zero Beer Case, 24-Pack

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24 330mL bottles for $44.99 24 375mL cans for $44.99

You can't go wrong with a classic Carlton Larger. Buy a case of 24 cans or 24 bottles for the same beer we know and love but with no alcohol content.

Heaps Normal Another Lager Non-Alcoholic Beer, 375mL

Single can for $5.40 4 cans for $12.80 24 can for $64.90

Made as the perfect vegan and non-alcoholic beer to drink at the local pub, the Heaps Normal Another Lager is described to pair well with "Chicken Schnitty, Pub Games and Dogs at Pubs."

Heap Normal also offer a Quiet XPA Non-Alcoholic Beer in a 4-pack on Amazon for $12.80.

Wine

NON3 Toasted Cinnamon and Yuza Still Wine, 750mL

Buy now for $30

One of several unique wine blends from NON, this Toasted Cinnamon and Yuza Still Wine is vegan and gluten-free and has recommended food pairings with fresh seafood, antipasti and glazed vegetables.

NON also has a wide range of other creative concoctions. Here are some of their best:

VINA'0° Le Chardonnay Alcohol-Free Organic White Wine, 750mL

Single bottle for $29.77 6-Pack for $168

This dry white wine has a scent of hazelnut, almond and citrus and is recommended to pair with seafood.

Not a fan of white? You can also try the Le Merlot Alcohol-Free Organic Red Wine, or the Le Rose Alcohol-Free Organic Rosé Wine.

Edenvale Premium Reserve Sparkling Blanc de Blanc, 750mL

Single bottle for $15.99 Six bottles for $95.94

Described as "fresh and fruity" this Australian Sparkling Chardonnay has notes of peach, apple and oak.

Edendale offers a huge variety of non-alcoholic wines. If this isn't your preference, you're bound to find one you love in the list below:

Giesen 0% Sauvignon Blanc White Wine, 750mL

At Woolworths for $15 Also available on Amazon

This New Zealand Giesen wine comes from the Marlborough region and the Wairau & Awatere Valleys. It offers citrus flavours, with a focus on lime and lemon and has 85 per cent fewer calories than full-strength wine.

Richard Juhlin Premium Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Blanc de Blanc White Wine, 750mL

On CraftZero for $26.90 Available from Sans Drinks

Made in the Occitania region of France from Chardonnay grapes, this non-alcoholic wine has "the freshness of lime and the tartness of granny smith apples."

Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero Premium Non-Alcoholic Rosé Wine, 750mL

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Buy on Amazon for $17.50 Buy now from CraftZero Buy now from Sans Drinks

Made from Pinot Noir grapes, the Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero combines fruity and tangy flavours with notes of rhubarb, rosehip, and raspberries. It is also available in a Sparkling Rosé.

McGuigan Zero Shiraz, 750mL

On sale for $11.70

For lovers of a fine glass of red, look no further than the McGuigan Zero Shiraz. Made in the southeast of Australia, this bottle has notes of vanilla and plum with no artificial additives.

Check out more alcohol-free drops McGuigan produces here:

Ara Alcohol-Free Zero Sauvignon Blanc, 750mL

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Here for $15.99

Made in New Zealand's Marlborough region, this non-alcoholic dry white wine has flavours of blackcurrant, passionfruit, and pineapple with herbal aromas.

Wolf Blass Zero Alcohol Rosé Wine, 750mL

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Buy from Sans Drinks for $12.60 Also available from Bottle Stop

Blending red apples and strawberries, this sweet rosé wine pairs perfectly with everything you'll find at a family BBQ or Christmas lunch: seafood, cheese and cured meats.

Les Cocottes By Chavin Red Merlot Non-Alcoholic Wine, 750mL, 6-Pack

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Buy today for $79.99

This French Les Cocottes By Chavin Red Merlot is made using red fruits and is best served chilled between 14 to 16 degrees Celsius.

Vendome Mademoiselle Non-Alcoholic Organic Sparkling Rosé Wine, 750mL

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Buy from Sans Drinks for $28 Buy your bottle from Amazon

This award-winning fruity French dessert wine has a tangy strawberry taste and is a standout among the competition of non-alcohol sparkling rosé.

You can also buy a bottle of Vendome Mademoiselle in a Sparkling White Wine here for $29.18.

Mindful Wines Non-Alcoholic Sparking Wine, 750mL

Buy today for $15.47

Made in Australia, this sparkling wine has a zesty flavour of apples and tropical fruit and is best paired with seafood and white meat.

McGuigan Non-Vintage Zero Alcohol Sparkling Rosé Wine, 750mL

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On sale at Woolworths for $10 Also available from Sans Drinks

With strawberry and pink grapefruit flavours and the smell of rose petals, this McGuigan alcohol-free sparkling rosé wine is perfect for a dry girl's night.

Spirits

ALTD Spirits Golden Emperor Alcohol-Free Aperitif, Green Grocer Alcohol-Free Aperitif and Silver Princess Alcohol-Free Aperitif, 700mL

Golden Emperor: $48.06 Green Grocer: $48 Silver Princess: $48

ALTD uses Australian native botanical flavours to create spirits that are not just non-alcoholic, but also sugar-free and vegan-friendly. Each bottle offers its own unique blend.

The Golden Emperor offers a bitter orange flavour with wattleseed and dark cocoa. The Green Grocer is similar to gin with notes of lemon and vanilla. Finally, the Silver Princess is very fruity, with notes of strawberry and spiced berry.

Ginologist Floral & London Dry Gin Alcohol-Free Duo Pack, 700mL

Buy both bottles for $93.50

Why stop at one when you can try two? Ginologist has paired their traditional alcohol-free London gin with a bottle of their floral gin as a bundle buy – now available at Woolworths.

Naked Life London Dry, Caribbean Spiced and Italian Aperitivo, 700mL

London Dry for $44.80 Caribbean Spiced for $38.08 Italian Aperitivo for $20.34

Naked Life is traditionally known for crafting non-alcoholic cocktails in a can. Now, they have branched out into spirits. Pick your favourite flavour and try the London Dry, Caribbean Spiced or Italian Aperitivo.

Gordon's Alcohol-Free 0.0%, 700ml

On sale on Amazon for $35 On sale at Woolworths for $35 Now available at CraftZero

Gordon's is renowned for the quality of their gin, so you know their alcohol-free version will be just as good.

For something a bit more bright and fruity, Gordon's offers a four-pack of alcohol-free pink gin and soda. It's now on sale on Amazon for $10.

Campari Crodino Non-Alcoholic Bitter Aperitif, 10mL, 4-Pack

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Buy now for $26.46

Providing you with a sweet orange and vanilla sip before your meals or as a perfect mix-in to your alcohol-free cocktails, you can buy this four-pack of Campari Crodino Non-Alcoholic Aperitif today.

Four Pillars Bandwagon Dry Non-Alcoholic Spirit, 700mL

On Bottle Stop for $34.90 Now selling on Amazon Now selling on CraftZero

This Four Pillars spirit is a unique beverage with a distilled blend of juniper, orange lemon myrtle with additional flavours of red chilli and Tasmanian pepperberry. Add an extra bit of spice to your drinks and buy a bottle now!

Four Pillars offers a Bloody Shiraz alcohol-free spirit, if that's more your flavour.

Lyre's Italian Orange Non-Alcoholic Spirit, Aperitivo Style, 700mL

On Sans Drinks for $46.99 Buy now on Amazon Buy now from BWS

Lyre's non-alcoholic take on the Italian Aperitivo is a bittersweet drink with red citrus and maraschino flavours that is best drunk with a side of fresh citrus fruits.

Lyre's American Malt Non-Alcoholic Spirit, Bourbon Style, 700mL

On Sans Drinks for $46.99 Get yours on Amazon here Get yours on CraftZero here

This dry spiced whisky works well on its own with herbal and vanilla notes, but also as a mixer with your favourite cocktail recipes.

Looking for more Lyre's non-alcoholic drinks? They also sell sweet vermouth, pink gin, Italian spritz, agave blanco, dark cane, orange sec, amaretto and coffee liqueur.

Pre-mixers

Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Ready To Drink G&T, 250mL

Buy 4 cans for $19.90 Buy 6 cans for $30 Buy 24 cans for $86.99

With citrus and juniper flavours and orange blossom, lime and jasmine scents, take a refreshing sip and relax with this non-alcoholic Lyre's gin and tonic in a can.

Naked Life Canadian Dry Non-Alcoholic Cocktail, 250mL

Get 4 cans now for $15 Get 24 cans now for $64.99

This Naked Life Canadian Dry beverage has a delicious and refreshing American oak flavour all without the sugar and the alcohol – it's a win-win.

Naked Life Non-Alcoholic Rosé Sangria Spritz Cocktail

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4-pack here for $15 24-pack on sale for $64.99

Offering the fruity and refreshing taste of a Rosé Sangria, this gluten and sugar-free Naked Life cocktail is a standout amongst the competition, having previously won the Non-Alcoholic Producer of the Year at the Melbourne International Spirit Competition.

Naked Life also offers more spritz cocktails including an Italian Spritz, a Negroni Spritz and a Wimbledon Spritz.

For more traditional cocktail blends, here's what Naked Life has to offer:

ALTD Spirits Kakadu Native Green Ant G&T and Kakadu An-Marabula Native Peach Bellini

G&T for $8 each Bellini for $6.40 each

Combining natural Australian ingredients with classic cocktail blends, you can't go wrong with a can of ALTD Kakadu Native Green Ant G&T or Native Peach Bellini at your next family gathering or backyard barbecue.

Yes You Can "The Sampler", 250mL, 12-Pack

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Buy 12 cans for $54

This sample pack from Yes You Can comes with three cans of Spritz and Peach Bellini and two cans of G&T, Yuzu Sake and Dark and Stormy.

Discover which one is your favourite from the hamper and get them in bulk with the yuzu sake available in a 12-pack, spritz and G&T available in 24 packs, and the dark and stormy available in a 24 or 4-pack.