5 Non-Alcoholics Under $25

Over the past few years, my affinity for non-alcoholic beer, wine, and cocktails has skyrocketed. Lucky for me, so has their their availability!

It’s no secret that alcohol has less-than-desirable health effects, both physically and mentally. Decreasing my alcohol and reaching for a non-alcoholic has helped me stick to my health and fitness goals while still enjoying the act of sharing a drink with friends and sipping on something flavorful.

Something that surprised me in the NA space was the cost of beverages. I assumed no alcohol meant cheaper… and I assumed wrong! The process of dealcoholizing wine and curating high-quality ingredients is costly and takes time.

Fortunately, cost-effective options are plentiful! Here are five of my favorite non-alcoholic drinks for under $20:

Best Day Kolsch ($13.99) — Every time I have this beer, I am floored by how “real” it tastes. In fact, once at a brewery my boyfriend had a sip of my beer — not knowing it was an NA — and raved about how good it was. At 55 calories, I love this beer for boat days or tailgates.

Lapo’s Negroni Water ($14.99) — This is what I want a non-alcoholic cocktail to be. It’s 28 calories, which is quite light, pours out in a beautiful rosy color, and is bubbly with a bitter aperitivo flavor.

Ghia Ginger ($19.50) — The spicy bite of the ginger in this makes it taste so much like an alcoholic cocktail to me. I love the slight chest burn I get when drinking it.

Giesen 0% Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Brut ($20.99) — I brought this bottle to a friend’s house when she was expecting her first baby, and it was perfect to drink plain or make into a mimosa. It has a slightly tart flavor like champagne and looks so pretty in a glass.

Saint Viviana Non-Alcoholic Cabernet Sauvignon ($22.99) — Wine, especially red, is the most difficult NA to find in my opinion. Saint Viviana does them great. The cab is very light bodied but a wonderful stand-in for when you are craving a vino.

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