8 ready-to-drink mocktails, 8g of sugar or less each
If you're looking for easy, nonalcoholic drinks to sip in the evening and help you survive the week, here are several of my favorite ready-to-drink options, all under 8g of sugar per serving.
One of the most common requests I get is for low-sugar options that don't take a lot of effort during busy weeknights. I don’t know about you, but I usually don’t have time to be juicing cantaloupes or smoking rosemary stems at 5pm on a Tuesday when I have two children to feed, bathe and get to bed. And while I love a fancy, zero proof cocktail on the weekends or when entertaining, most nights I want something that takes absolutely zero effort and thought. I tried over 25 different nonalcoholic canned drinks to develop this list, and hope you find one you love.
Ghia Le Spritz
Price: $25/4-pack on Amazon*
Ghia is one of the OGs when it comes to nonalcoholic drinks, and their canned spritzes have the complexity of a cocktail without the headache and added sugar. They’re pleasantly bitter and come in four flavors, including a spicy sumac & chili that will blow your socks off (7g of sugar/can). If you’re not sure where to start, go for their bestsellers bundle so you can find your favorite.
Ume Aplos Spritz Price: $66/12-pack on Amazon*
A sparkling, non-alcoholic cocktail with soft notes of plum, grapefruit, and white tea, this spritz is incredibly flavorful for how low-calorie it is. Each can has a delightful sweetness with only 3g, and is infused with 20mg of broad-spectrum hemp for a naturally calming effect.
For Bitter or Worse
Price: $44/8-pack on Amazon*
Holy cow, creating a nonalcoholic cocktail with this much complexity and flavor is not an easy feat. I love their ‘Eva’s Spritz’ which is delightfully bitter with notes of citrus and rhubarb, and only 5g of sugar per can. I also really enjoyed their 'Rose City Fizz,' which wasn’t overly sweet but came in 10g of sugar each so technically can’t be on this list... but I’m still going to give it a shoutout.
Cycling Frog THC Black Cherry Seltzer
Price: $20/6-pack at CyclingFrog.com
(use code “Soberishmom” for an extra 5% off, stackable on other sales as well)
If you’re looking to enjoy a little buzz without the booze, these seltzers are among my favorite with incredible flavors (and none of that weird earthiness that many THC drinks have). Black Cherry is one of my favorite flavors (though I do love Black Currant and Grapefruit), with 5mg THC and 10mg CBD per can. These are designed to help you unwind, laugh, and above all else, have fun. 21+
Kin Euphorics Bloom
Price: $35/8-pack on Amazon
Co-Founded by Bella Hadid, Kin Euphorics offers a lineup of several "functional" canned drinks. I tried every canned variation and this was my top pick for its refreshing strawberry and rosé-like flavor. It's infused with adaptogens and nootropics that claim to “conjure clarity and vision” and “ignite the heart fire.” I don’t know about all that… all I know is it’s a tasty party bevvie, and some adaptogens on the side probably won’t hurt.
Curious Elixirs No. 2
Price: $45/4-pack at curiouselixirs.com
Curious Elixirs offers an array of “functional” drinks packed with adaptogens and complex flavors, from smoked chocolate cherry to my personal favorite, spicy pineapple ginger. While the sugar content varies, most servings come in around 7g or less of sugar and I enjoy the complexity of flavors in each bottle. Though these are quite expensive, they’re fun for a special occasion or to sip among friends. Try a variety pack to find your favorite (though I would stay away from No.5 & No. 8).
Avec Sparkling Mixers
Price: $36/12-pack at AvecDrinks.com
One of my favorite line-up of mixers, Avec makes incredible sodas with flavors like Yuzu & Lime, Fuji Apple & Cardamon (perfect for fall), and Spiced Mango-Passionfruit. They’re outstanding with an ounce of nonalcoholic spirit thrown in, but honestly delicious to drink on their own as well. Each soda is 0-5g of sugar per can.
Suntory All-Free
Price: $11/6-pack on Amazon*
While technically not a cocktail, I still have to give this one a shoutout. It’s my go-to zero calorie, zero sugar option most nights, and is also gluten-free. It’s not bold enough to compare it to beer (it is zero calories after all), but it’s too flavorful to call it hop water. It falls somewhere in between with a malty flavor that’s extra crisp and definitely scratches the 5pm itch at a reasonable price point.
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