Best Alcohol-Free Apple Cider

Alcohol-free apple cider is a cider-style drink made from apples with little or no alcohol, usually crafted to deliver the crisp, fruity character of a traditional cider.

It depends on the cider. Some are 0.0% ABV while others are up to 0.5% ABV. Always check the label if you need to avoid alcohol completely.

The best alcohol-free apple cider depends on taste, but MyDryBar ranks ciders using a 100-point score based on aroma, taste, body, balance and drinkability.

The best examples can taste close to full-strength cider, especially when they have proper apple character, clean acidity and good carbonation.

Both styles exist. Some alcohol-free apple ciders lean sweeter to compensate for the missing alcohol, while others are crafted to stay crisp and dry.

Many are lower in calories than full-strength cider, but calories and sugar vary widely by brand. Check the nutrition table on each review.

Sugar levels vary by brand. MyDryBar review pages include nutrition tables where available so you can compare calories, carbs and sugar.

Apple cider is naturally made from fermented apple juice and is often gluten-free, but always check the label for cross-contamination or added ingredients.

Some alcohol-free apple ciders are vegan, but not all — some use non-vegan fining agents in production. Check the vegan status on individual MyDryBar reviews.

Many people choose alcohol-free cider when driving, but check the ABV and local laws. If you need 0.0%, choose a cider clearly labelled 0.0% ABV.

Alcohol contributes body and mouthfeel. Poor alcohol-free ciders can taste thin if the producer hasn't replaced that structure effectively.

Apple cider works well with pork, cheese boards, roast chicken, fish and chips, and autumnal dishes because of its crisp, fruity acidity.

You can buy alcohol-free apple cider from supermarkets, specialist alcohol-free retailers, cider producers' websites and online marketplaces.