NON-ALCOHOLIC SPIRITS:
THE BEST ALCOHOL-FREE SPIRITS AUSTRALIA OFFERS!

Non-alcoholic spirits are beverages produced to replicate the taste and appearance of real spirits, such as gin, rum, or whiskey, but have an  ABV of less than 0.05%. The large alcohol-producing companies have recognised the public's desire for alcohol-free spirits, and we have witnessed a change in the industry in recent years. As well as the larger spirit distillers, many smaller, more niche distilleries have been producing award-winning non-alcohol spirits.

Distillers use several methods to produce the best alcohol-free spirits. Certain techniques implemented in creating a non-alcohol spirit are the same as a distiller would use to make regular spirits. Yeast and sugar are involved in the process of fermentation, and the result we get from this is ethanol production. Ethanol is the alcohol we consume in alcoholic beverages. To get the alcohol level ABV level to 40%, a distiller would separate the water and alcohol content to increase the alcohol level. Using this method, they can remove the alcohol and leave zero-proof spirits as the end product.

For a beverage to be considered a no-alcohol spirit legally, it must have an ABV of no more than 0.5%. Although many distillers create nonalcoholic options in the same manner as regular spirits before removing the ethanol, most alcohol-free spirits contain between 0% and 0.5% ABV.

Everything should be enjoyed in moderation, but non-alcohol spirits are far less likely to cause you any health issues. The alcohol you find in a regular spirit can be highly damaging to your brain, nervous system, heart, liver, and pancreas. Alcohol can also cause a rise in blood pressure and cholesterol, eventually leading to heart attacks. By opting for non-alcoholic spirits, you immediately eradicate those concerns. You must still be mindful of what you’re consuming, and zero-alcohol spirits often contain sugars that, if drunk in large volumes and regularly, could lead to issues down the line. 

According to a drinks market analysis, the global consumption of alcohol has been declining since 2016 as people look for alternatives and try to make more health-conscious decisions.By choosing to drink alcohol-free spirits over a regular glass of gin, rum, or whiskey, you’ll be saving yourself from consuming a fair amount of empty calories that could lead to serious weight gain over time.

Non-alcoholic spirits have a fraction of the calories of their alcoholic counterparts because ethanol is the highest-calorie product we consume. If you were to have a shot of Lyre’s non-alcoholic gin, you’d only ingest about 10 calories, whereas a regular shot of gin would come in at around 110. When you look at these numbers, it’s easy to see why people are switching to zero-alcohol spirits, losing weight, and becoming far healthier for it.

Everyone has a go-to cocktail, and using zero-alcohol spirits to mix them is a great way to enjoy all the flavours of your favourite tiple while remaining sober and healthy. Make yourself a virgin Daiquiri, Pina Colada or Mojito using Lyre’s white Cane no-alcohol spirit. 

Mix up an amaretto stone sour using Lyre’s Amaretti, orange juice, and orange peel. Or maybe a tequila sunrise using Drummerboy Mexican Agave no-alc tequila. Any cocktail you’d make with regular booze, just find the replacement non-alcoholic spirit, mix that in instead, and you’re good to go.

Even if you’re an extreme lightweight when it comes to consuming alcohol, you won’t be getting drunk on zero-proof spirits. The alcohol by volume, or ABV, will be between 0% and 0.5%, so you just couldn’t put back the number of alcohol-free spirits needed to put you on your back.

Non-alcoholic spirits in Australia have no age limit on people buying them because they are sold as alcohol-like or non-alcoholic. You can purchase no-alc beverages in shops or buy alcohol-free spirits online with no issues. The alcohol levels you will find in zero-alcohol spirits will be between 0% and 0.5%, so they contain roughly the same alcohol content as some fruit juices.

At Sphynx, we have all major brands that distil non-alcoholic spirits. Spiced rum is a popular choice for individuals that enjoy the signature burn of an excellent full-bodied rum, but it also mixes brilliantly to make nonalcoholic cocktails. Drummerboy produces a highly popular no-alc gin with citrus flavours in balance with peppermint for a warm, dry finish. We stock the best alcohol-free spirits, and we’re sure you’ll find something that ticks all the boxes.

Here at Sphynx Drinks, we have a fantastic selection of non-alcoholic spirits, including Lyre’s zero-proof spirits range. We’ve got everything from a 200ml bottle of Pink London Spirit Gin, with floral flavours and notes of juniper, cherry, red berry, and rose. We also carry their 700ml bottle of Dark Cane Spirit. A full-bodied dark rum alternative with the aroma of salted caramel with hints of vanilla, orange and maple, and fantastic to be sipped alone or used to mix up a Mai Tai or Dark & Stormy mocktail. We have more than 20 Lyre’s alcohol-free spirits on our current menu, and they are all well worth a visit next time you want a high-quality alternative to regular alcoholic drinks.