Don’t get me wrong, drinking margaritas on a Friday night is definitely all it is cracked up to be (and sometimes totally necessary). But sometimes we may fancy a detox or just want to give our livers a break, especially now after discovering that there are heaps of non-acoholic drinks available – that are delicious, refreshing and fun. These non-alcoholic drinks are all made here in Australia by people advocating that life does not always have to be boozy and that you can still enjoy a social event and have fun without the hangover. All these brands are crafted with wellness, taste and each have an inspiring brand story.
Here is the round up of refreshing, non alcoholic drinks that will give your Friday night cocktails a run for their money.
1. PS SODA
The PS Soda range of non-alcoholic drinks come in a variety of fun, fresh flavours including The Smoked Lemonade, Wattle Cola, Bush Tonic, Backstrap Ginger and Myrtle Soda. Everything is made fresh by hand in Sydney, using both local and native ingredients. You can find PS Soda in bars, cafes, restaurants, art shows, health stores, markets including Dan Murphys.
2. LEVEL LEMONADE
A tasty, crave-able lemonade with low sugar and added benefits. Made with love in Sydney and bursting with the original flavour of lemonade, Level Lemonade also offers other flavours like Pineapple, Ginger, Orange and Raspberry plus their new Pink Grapefruit flavour. Available online from their website and other various online merchants. Or pick up Level Lemonade at your local Caltex and selected Ezy Marts.
3. STRANGELOVE
StrangeLove have created an exotic range of lo-cal sodas including Cloudy Pear & Cinnamon, Lime & Jalepeño, Double Ginger, Holy Grapefruit, Lemon Squash, Smoked Cola, Very Mandarin and Yuzu. Available online from their website or selected gourmet food stores.
4. FAMOUS SODA CO
This Australian crafted artisan soda is glam in a can. Famous Soda Co pride themselves on having no sugar and natural ingredients in all of their sodas. Flavours available are Pink Lemonade, Passionfruit, Blood Orange, Cola, Ginger Beer and Lemon. Famous Soda is stocked in most major supermarkets, convenience stores, cafes and corner stores throughout Australia. You can also buy it direct online from their website.
5. ALTINA
Sophisticated, beautiful and flavour forward, Altina’s non-alcoholic drinks won’t make you feel like you are missing out on the party. Altina have used unusual native ingredients and interesting spices to create their zero proof range which includes a sparkling white and sparkling rosé that come in both a bottle and can. Handcrafted in Canberra and available at a range of places including Dan Murphy’s and selected cafes, restaurants and hotels.
6. NEXBA
From the back of a van on Bondi Beach to commercial supermarkets and now, the international market. Nexba not only has a great taste but also a great story. Two brothers dreamed up a healthy, delicious tasting range of drinks over ten years ago and have not stopped since. Nexba is available online from their website – plus Coles, Woolies, IGA, Costco, 7-Eleven, Ampol and BP.
7. LYRES
Lyres, is next level. They create alcoholic tasting spirts – but with no alcohol. Everything from Aperol, Campari, Bourbon, to Prosecco, Sparkling Wine and Coffee Liqueur. Lyres even do a premixed range including Gin & Tonic, Amalfi Spritz and their Classico in cans. Available from Dan Murphys, BWS, Liquorland, Coles, Amazon and a variety of other places.
8. SOMERSAULT
Somersault’s slow brewed organic sodas have 50% less sugar and come in a range of refreshing flavours including, Cola Pear & Lime, Lemon Squash, Ginger Beer, Raspberry & Vanilla, Lime & Pineapple, Pink Grapefruit & Ginger. Made in Melbourne and available from from their website, delivering Australia wide.
9. Monday Distillery
Monday Distillery have an elegant range of non-alcoholic drinks, garnishes and platter pickers. They are a new age beverage company redefining what it means to have a good night out. Their drinks are crafted in Geelong and their signature range includes Aperitz Spritz, Mezcalita, Dram & Dry, Dram Sour, Paloma, Dark & Stormy, Exotic Spice G&T and Classic G&T. You can buy directly from them online plus Dan Murphys, NOTWASTED, BWS and other selected establishments listed on their website.
