Zero-Proof Sips: The Best Local Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Drinks
We love to feature all our local favorites and showcase the incredible brands that call Michigan home. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing sip to enjoy during a cozy evening in or a crisp beverage to share with friends, our selection of non-alcoholic drinks highlights the best our community has to offer.
LONG ROAD DISTILLERS: Uncharted Zero-Proof Cocktails
Long Road Distillers, located in Grand Rapids, has introduced “Uncharted,” a premium line of zero-proof canned cocktails crafted with the same dedication as their award-winning spirits. The lineup features four distinct flavors: Chinotto, Lemongrass Mule, Red Amaro Spritz, and Lavender Lemonade, offering complex and flavorful non-alcoholic options for those seeking quality beverages without alcohol.
AUDACIA: Hand Crafted Elixirs
Audacia Elixirs, based in Traverse City, offers handcrafted non-alcoholic elixirs made from meticulously sourced, organic ingredients. Their small-batch brews, such as the floral berry Ambrosia elixir, provide complex flavors and health benefits, delivering a unique and pleasurable drinking experience.
SHORTS BREWING: Thirst Mutilator
Short’s Brewing, located in Bellaire, Michigan, teamed up with musician Billy Strings to create Thirst Mutilator, a refreshing non-alcoholic sparkling hop water. This collaboration celebrates their long-standing friendship and delivers a flavorful, thirst-quenching beverage perfect for any occasion.
FOUNDERS: Hoppy Mood
Founders Brewing Co., located in Grand Rapids, has introduced Hoppy Mood, a non-alcoholic hop water crafted with Mosaic, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops, along with natural terpenes, to deliver flavors of grapefruit, pineapple, and pine. This zero-calorie beverage offers a crisp, bubbly finish without bitterness, providing a refreshing alternative for hop enthusiasts seeking hydration without alcohol.
Similar taste as Suttons Bay local favorite, Mawby Sex sparkling wine, but without the alcohol.