Best alcohol-free gin
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Best Alcohol-Free Gin
Looking for a decent alcohol-free gin? I’ve tasted and reviewed a fair few of them since starting MyDryBar – with results ranging from genuinely excellent to bottles I’d struggle to finish.
The good news is that the best gin alternatives have improved enormously. Here are my current favourites, based on MyDryBar’s independent reviews and 100-point scoring system.
THE SHORTLIST
My Best Alcohol-Free Gin Picks
If you don’t fancy reading the whole guide, these are the four I’d start with.
Lyre’s Pink London Spirit
My highest-rated gin-style drink. Floral, fruity and refreshingly different, with enough bitterness to stop it becoming overly sweet.
Read the full review →Clean G
One of the strongest all-round gin replacements I’ve tried. A good option if you want the familiar juniper, citrus and botanical character of a traditional G&T.
See in the gin rankings →Sea Arch
Clean, crisp and refreshing with plenty of botanical character. This really comes alive with ice and a good light tonic.
Read the full review →Brunswick Aces
A refreshing Australian gin alternative with a noticeable citrus character. Another bottle that works much better as a proper mixed drink than served neat.
Read the full review →BEST OVERALL
Lyre’s Pink London Spirit
Pink London Spirit is currently the highest-scoring alcohol-free gin in the MyDryBar database – and one of the highest-rated alcohol-free spirits I’ve reviewed full stop.
Rather than trying to be a carbon copy of a traditional London dry gin, it goes in a lighter, fruitier direction. Expect floral aromas, berry and pink grapefruit flavours with a pleasantly bitter finish.
I like that approach. Removing alcohol also removes some of the weight and warmth you’d normally expect from gin, so concentrating on botanicals, fruit and bitterness makes much more sense than pretending the alcohol isn’t missing.
Plenty of ice, a good tonic and a slice of grapefruit or a handful of berries. It also works well as the base for an alcohol-free pink Negroni.
BEST FOR A CLASSIC G&T
Clean G
If Pink London Spirit is the more adventurous choice, Clean G is the one I’d point towards if you’re simply missing a traditional gin and tonic.
It uses familiar gin flavours – juniper, citrus and botanicals – and at 90/100 sits only a single point behind Pink London Spirit in my current rankings.
Like most alcohol-free spirits, I wouldn’t judge it by drinking it neat. Add ice, tonic and garnish and it makes far more sense.
A generous measure over ice with Indian or Mediterranean tonic and a wedge of lemon or lime.
BEST REFRESHING OPTION
Sea Arch
Sea Arch takes inspiration from the British coast and is a particularly refreshing alternative to gin.
When I reviewed it, the combination of botanical flavours and a light tonic worked particularly well. It’s clean and crisp rather than heavy, making it a good summer option.
It’s worth noting that Sea Arch is listed at 0.5% ABV, rather than 0.0%, so bear that in mind if avoiding alcohol completely is important to you.
Over lots of ice with a light tonic. Keep the garnish simple – grapefruit, lemon or rosemary all work nicely.
BEST CITRUS-LED OPTION
Brunswick Aces Sapiir
Australian producer Brunswick Aces takes another botanical approach to the alcohol-free gin problem.
I scored its Sapiir 73/100. Citrus is the standout character and, again, it’s a drink I’d recommend mixing rather than pouring neat.
It doesn’t quite have the impact of Pink London Spirit or Clean G, but it’s a perfectly respectable alternative if you prefer brighter citrus flavours.
Ice, tonic and a citrus garnish. Orange, grapefruit or lime are the obvious places to start.
AT A GLANCE
Alcohol-Free Gin Comparison
| Gin | MyDryBar Score | ABV | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink London Spirit | 91 | 0.0% | Best overall |
| Clean G | 90 | 0.0% | Classic G&T |
| Sea Arch | 77 | 0.5% | Light & refreshing |
| Brunswick Aces | 73 | 0.0% | Citrus flavours |
Want the complete ranking? The main MyDryBar gin page includes every gin alternative currently scored in the database.
View all alcohol-free gin →THE BIG QUESTION
Does alcohol-free gin actually taste like gin?
Sometimes surprisingly close – but don’t expect miracles.
Alcohol isn’t just there to get you drunk. In a conventional gin it carries flavour, creates warmth and gives the drink much of its body. Take that away and reproducing exactly the same experience becomes difficult.
The better alcohol-free alternatives compensate with stronger botanical flavours: juniper, citrus peel, herbs, spices, berries and bitterness.
MAKE IT PROPERLY
How to Make a Better Alcohol-Free G&T
Use plenty of ice
Fill the glass rather than adding a couple of lonely cubes. Keeping everything cold makes a huge difference.
Choose a good tonic
A quality Indian or Mediterranean tonic adds bitterness, carbonation and some of the structure missing without alcohol.
Don’t drown it
Alcohol-free spirits can be more delicate than gin. Start with less tonic and add more if needed.
Add the right garnish
Citrus, cucumber, rosemary, berries, mint or peppercorns can lift the botanicals enormously.
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FAQ
Alcohol-Free Gin Questions
What is the best alcohol-free gin?
Based on current MyDryBar scores, Lyre’s Pink London Spirit is the highest-rated gin alternative at 91/100, followed closely by Clean G at 90/100.
Is alcohol-free gin really gin?
Many products are more accurately described as gin alternatives, botanical spirits or distilled botanicals because traditional gin has legal definitions involving alcohol. What matters from a drinking point of view is whether the product recreates the botanical character and works in the same sort of serves.
Does alcohol-free gin contain any alcohol?
It depends on the product. Some are labelled 0.0% while others contain a small amount, such as 0.5% ABV. Check the individual bottle if complete avoidance of alcohol is important to you.
What does alcohol-free gin taste like?
The better examples use familiar gin flavours including juniper, citrus peel, herbs, spices and other botanicals. They generally lack the warmth and body provided by alcohol, which is why most work best with tonic or in cocktails.
What’s the best tonic for alcohol-free gin?
A good Indian tonic is the easiest starting point. Mediterranean and light tonics can work particularly well with more delicate botanical spirits. Try not to overpower the spirit with too much mixer.
Can you drink alcohol-free gin neat?
You can, but I generally wouldn’t recommend judging it that way. Most alcohol-free gin alternatives perform much better with ice and tonic or as part of a cocktail.
Is alcohol-free gin lower in calories?
It is often lower in calories than conventional gin, but recipes vary considerably between brands. Don’t forget that your tonic or other mixer also contributes calories and sugar.
Where can I see all the gins MyDryBar has reviewed?
Visit the MyDryBar alcohol-free gin category page for the complete current ranking, individual review links, scores and ABV information.
MYDRYBAR VERDICT
Alcohol-free gin has come a long way
Gin is a difficult drink to reproduce without alcohol. Some alternatives still taste more like flavoured water than a proper adult drink, but the best bottles are now considerably better.
Pink London Spirit and Clean G are the two standouts from the gins I’ve scored so far. Both take slightly different approaches, but importantly neither feels like something you’re drinking purely because you’ve decided not to have alcohol.
And that’s really the test. Put it in a nice glass, add plenty of ice, tonic and a decent garnish and you should be thinking about the drink – not what’s missing from it.