Aperitif, sparkling wines, spirits… Our selection of 7 non-alcoholic drinks

Just a few years ago, few restaurants and wine shops offered non-alcoholic beverages. Back then, mocktails were simple, overly sweet concoctions of fruit juice and syrup, sometimes topped with an uninteresting piece of fruit. Everything changes in 2020. Covid-19 turns our lives upside down, our habits are no longer the same. Well-being has become a big part of our daily lives, health is more important, and the desire to consume non-alcoholic beverages is slowly increasing.

The market opportunity is seized by many talented entrepreneurs and chefs who develop sparkling wines, spirits and herbal blends, like the three-star chef Mauro Colagreco. Now, non-alcoholic beverages are rising to the ranks of high-flying creations. Finding relief in the power of herbs, spices and various plants, they are prepared with respect to the terroir and the know-how of the vintner, giving a flavor and health tone. Here’s the editor’s pick for indulging in drinking pleasure healthier than ever.