Top 5 for NoLo Brands

There has been a huge shift in the alcohol drinks industry and culture since the pandemic, with No and Low options that have been on the rise since consumers have turned towards healthier living and conscious alcohol consumption. With this booze-free boom projected to grow more than 30% in 2024, it is set to be the future of low alcohol drinking.

A glaring recognition of how important our health is to us, and that we shouldn’t have to rely on alcohol to have a good time, but that you can still make delicious beverages without the hard stuff. However, health consciousness has predated the pandemic, and was progressively at odds with boozing. With mental health on the rise, our plan is to give would-be boozers some ‘cocktails for thought’ and provide our clients with more health conscious drink choices.

As sober-curiosity grows globally, it’s no longer cool to be seen consuming copious amount of booze. People are seeking moderation, not abstinence, and there is a clear need to push this category forwards and craft our cocktails with innovative ingredients to deliver healthier beverages for our clients events.

This movement has seen some incredible innovations in the NoLo category, and blends that not only stand up to their inebriating counter parts, but have their very own identities, with complex and bold flavour profiles.

Here are our top 5 favourite NoLo brands, if you’re looking to celebrate, socialise or unwind with a delicious (low alcohol) beverage.

Sipsmith FreeGlider

London’s beloved distillery, the Ginnovators, the swans, the sippers, whatever you like to call them, they are the ones who have pioneered the rebirth of Gin production since they came onto the scene in 2008. It’s no wonder they are ahead of the times and jumped onto the NoLo band wagon by creating their FreeGlider non-alocholic spirit. This is their gin’s flattering cousin and is beautifully delicate, complexly floral, with the unmistakable companionship of Juniper. A refreshing, reviving tipple that transports you immediately to that first day of Spring. Topped up with your tonic of choice, or replaced in the usual gin shoes of any classic cocktail, FreeGlider tells its own delicious story, so go fourth and be liberal with your measures on this one.

RRP: £22.50

Where can I get one? You can grab yours via the Sipsmith website here.

Pentire

Launched in 2019, Pentire has quickly become the name-to-know in the world of Non-alcoholic distilled spirits, having already snapped up some highly prestigious awards. A bottled embodiment of the holistic Cornish lifestyle, Pentire is championing all of life’s activities that make you feel good; yoga, surfing, connecting with nature, beach bon fires and hanging out with friends. Accompanied with a flavour profile to match; our personal favourite ‘Seaward’ is fresh, nourishing, verdant, with a salt-of-the-earth depth of flavour to it that is intensely satisfying. So join us in this Cornish revolution, pour yourself a Pentire and you’ll be scheduling your next trip to the beach before you know it.

RRP: £26.80

Where can I get one? You can grab yours via the Pentire website here.

Noughty

We love Noughty, who have seemingly done the impossible in crafting an alcohol-free bottle that delivers on every element of a top of the range sparkling wine and more. They do it without a trace of animal product, and use only organic and ethically sourced ingredients leaving it completely spotless of added sugar. It’s delightfully crisp and with the unmistakable sharp Chardonnay charm, Noughty will leave you wanting more and feeling like you’re drinking the real deal. This sparkling beauty is a great alternative to our usual bubbly alcoholic counterparts, and works well with peppermint tea, lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup as a spritz mocktail. Give it a try yourself.

RRP: £8.99

Where can I get one? You can get yours via the Noughty website here.

Nine Elms No.18

Luckily for us, the NoLo market has blessed us not only with stunning alternatives to spirits, wine and beer, but also some more exotic alternatives, bringing us to the Nine Elms’ creation ‘No.18’, an exquisitely alluring bottle that boasts a bountifully of rich and aromatic flavours. It’s the perfect balance of full-bodied zest, ripe red berries and over 20 botanicals to boot. It’s a great accompaniment to food with friends, and we love to mix this into a variety of our non alcoholic and low abv cocktails.

RRP: £16.95Where can I get one? You can get yours via Master of Malt

Aecorn ‘Bitter’

A firm leader in the NoLo aperitifs category, this one is certainly for the mature of palettes.  It’s a guaranteed favourite of any bartender, which is why you may find it sold out on occasions. Aecorn is the perfect mix of bitter, complex & citrusy with refreshing notes of grapefruit, bay leaf & orange, with lingering notes of Quassia, Honeycomb & Oak. This is a perfect addition to a post dinner party, and a tasty treat to enjoy al fresco as an alternative to Aperol Spritz. By its own proclamation of ‘unapologetically bitter’, Aecorn is a must have for fans who favour drinks such as the aperitivo spritz and the Negroni. Like us, there’s no doubt you’ll fall in love with this brilliantly complex and delicious liquid.

RRP: £19.99

Where can I get it? You can get yours via the Aecorn website here