To drink or not to drink? What if you didn’t have to choose? The rise in popularity of mocktails, non-alcoholic, and low-ABV cocktails in recent years has sparked a new wave of drinking culture—classic, delicious, and elevated cocktails without the harsh effects of alcohol. Gone are the days when non-alcoholic options meant overly sweet Shirley Temples and Arnold Palmers reserved for kids. Now, adults can enjoy drinks like Negronis, gin alternatives, aperitifs, Aperol Spritz, sparkling wine, and local craft low-ABV beers, all with the same complexity and craftsmanship of classic cocktails, beer, and wine—minus the next-day icky feeling. Whether you’ve just completed dry January, experimenting with sobriety, have sworn off alcohol completely, or simply want to drink more with fewer effects, there’s something for everybody in this growing space of mindful drinking.

See our list below for some of our favourite elevated low-ABV and non-alcoholic options! Low Rider by Off the Rails Brewing: Low Rider, a light and refreshing low-ABV cocktail (just 4%) crafted by our friends at Off the Rails Brewing, comes in three flavour combinations—Guava, Passionfruit & Hibiscus; Peach, Chai & Lemon; and Lychee, Jasmine & Lime Leaf—so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

  Sea to Sky by Lavish Liquid: Our spin on a French 75, Sea to Sky, brings fresh new flavours to the classic cocktail—lychee, jasmine, elderflower, and lemon—topped off with Prosecco or your choice of sparkling wine. Prefer it non-alcoholic? Simply swap in your favourite non-alcoholic champagne or sparkling wine.

Partake Brewing: Non-alcoholic beer doesn’t need to taste like water. We love Partake’s award-winning craft alcohol-free beer. They have something for everyone, from a classic IPA, Pale Ale, and Lager to Peach Gose, Blonde Ale, and Pilsner. All are low-calorie options with the same crushable taste you want in a craft brew.

Partake Brewing

  Oddbird Spumante: Oddbird has pioneered quality and craftsmanship when it comes to dealcoholised wine. With the same complexity and variety of grapes you’d find in your favourite Italian red, French rosé, or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Oddbird has bent the norms of winemaking to create wines “liberated from alcohol.” Our favourite is the Spumante—a sparkling Italian rosé with notes of white pear, green apple, elderflower, raspberry, grapefruit, and strawberry. So you can celebrate all of life’s occasions without the next morning’s headache.

  Lionsgate Mule by Lavish Liquid: Our take on a Moscow Mule, Vancouver edition and free of alcohol. We combined the classic mule flavours of fresh ginger, lime and cane syrup with vibrant mango and cardamom bitters, topped with soda for that fizz. Missing the alcohol taste? Add one ounce of your favourite spirit-free spirit for complexity!