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Best non-alcoholic gifts for the sober-curious

Including surprises for the non-drinker in your life and tools for throwing a legendary sober soirée.

Not drinking has never been easier, with non-alcoholic wines, beers and spirits being readily available these days. In fact, research has shown that approximately a third of Canadian adults have purchased them. It’s not just faux alcohol– artisanal and healthy sodas, as well as mocktail recipes and ingredients, are becoming more varied and creative every day. There is just so much to choose from when you’re trying to find the best non alcoholic gifts now.

So whether you’re shopping for a non-drinker, hosting a zero-proof party or just looking to browse the day’s best sober drink options, read on. This round-up of the 17 best non alcoholic gifts includes everything from zero-proof bitters to alcohol-free wine.

Set of two contemporary martini glasses in front of a gold satin-lined blue gift box.

Ribbed Stem Martini Glasses

Khen

These contemporary glasses have a ribbed stem and a smooth bowl, making whatever drink you’re sipping on look more like an art piece than a beverage. Presented in a satin-lined box, it makes for a very luxe gift.

Price: $57.99 for set of 2

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Three bottles of non-alcoholic cocktails with colourful labels and silver caps.

Non-Alcoholic Negroni Set

NOA Spirits

This set includes three bottles of non-alcoholic ready-to-pour drinks: Italian Bitter, Sweet Vermouth and Dry Gin. It’s not only perfect for making the classic Negroni, but also exploring variations like the Milano-Torino and Spritz Rosso.

Price: $51.95

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A set of four bitters in beige paper packaging.

Essential Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Bitters Sampler Kit 

Bark & Bitter

Bark & Bitter is a small-batch company based in Ontario. This giftable set includes four classically-inspired alcohol-free bitters: Overtly Orange, Honestly Aromatic, New Orleans Bywater and a Remarkable Sparkling Solution.

Price: $39.95

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A red ridged bottle with a maroon spherical cap and light blue label.

Non-Alcoholic Apéritif

Ghia

This Mediterranean-inspired non-alcoholic apéritif is both bright and bitter, reminiscent of an Italian amaro. It has notes of yuzu, lemon balm, orange and rosemary extract. Just add bubbles and enjoy a bold, flavourful 0% spritz.

Price: $47.50

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A pink case of twelve pink cans of non-alcoholic amaretto sour next to a solo can of the same drink.

Non-Alcoholic Amaretto Sour

Atypique

Atypique’s Amaretto Sour non-alcoholic cocktail is the perfect balance of bitter citrus notes mixed with a sweet almond taste. It’s the ultimate aperitif to serve that will impress this holiday season.

Price: $23.91 for pack of 12

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Three glass bottles filled with clear liquid and with light green labels.

Non-Alcoholic Spirits Trio

Seedlip

This special offer gift set includes Garden 108, (a blend of peas and garden herbs), Spice 94 (a mix of allspice and cardamom) and Grove 42, (a combo of Mediterranean orange, lemon peel, lemongrass and ginger).

Price: 119.99

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Cover of Mood Drinks recipe book.

Mood Drinks: Alcohol-Free Cocktails to Create the Perfect Mood

Gabriel Cabrera

This beautiful book by acclaimed lifestyle photographer Gabriel Cabrera includes 60 unique recipes that will help you set the mood. For example, “A Shot of Joy” is a celebratory drink made with jasmine tea and cantaloupe.

Price: 30.00

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An orange and purple box next to an orange and purple can of non-alcoholic peach wheat ale.

Peach Wheat Ale Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer

iOTA & Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.

iOTA is brewed by an internationally award-winning company, creating non-alcoholic craft beer with exceptional flavours on Canada’s West Coast. This fruity and refreshing wheat ale is made for easy-drinking.

Price: 10.99

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Three silver bags of loose leaf tea next to a colourful box and a brown tea filter bag.

3 Tea Happy Hour Sampler

DAVIDsTEA

This gift set includes three mocktail-ready teas inspired by popular alcoholic beverages: Raspberry Mojito Tea, Brown Sugar Bourbon Tea and Chai on the Rocks Tea. Everything you need to stock your own tea bar.

Price: 19.00

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A light pink bottle of sparkling rose with a metallic pink seal and label.

Sparkling Rose Alcohol Free

Freixenet

This delightful bottle of Freixenet’s rose has 0.5% ABV. It has no alcohol, but delivers a full-bodied flavour on par with its alcoholic counterparts, with red berry fruit and floral notes.

Price: 12.95

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A silver cocktail shaker with a dark green core.

Cocktail Shaker

Yeti

Any bar, alcoholic or not, needs a good cocktail shaker. This leak-resistant stainless-steel one by Yeti is available in a plethora of fun shades, including the seasonal Black Forest Green and Cherry Blossom.

Price: 75.00

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A wine glass with a snowman as a stem, and a wine glass filled with red wine with a green tree as the stem.

Festive Hand-Blown Wine Glass

Crate and Barrel

These holiday-ready wine glasses are crafted by skilled artisans to feature an adorable snowman or elegant tree as the stem. Pour in your favourite festive zero-proof bottle and get to celebrating.

Price: 29.95 for one

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A pink bottle of wine spritzer with a white lid and pink label.

Ruby Piquette Zero

Benjamin Bridge

This elegant zero-proof wine spritzer comes from a sustainable Nova Scotian vineyard. This bottle has inviting aroma of lavender and spice, with tasting notes of rich fruit and a hint of blackcurrant.

Price: 8.99

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Six cans of sparkling water with a multi-coloured vertical striped design.

Mixed Pack, 12 Cans

Barbet

This pack of vibrant sparkling waters includes three flavours: Light Wave (flavoured with cucumber and pineapple), Love Bite (grapefruit, juniper and ginger) and Wild Card (blood orange, calamansi and jalapeno).

Price: 38.40

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A dark red bottle of sparkling tea with a gold seal and tan label, next to a red octagonal paper tag.

The Peninsula Cuvée Sparkling Tea

The Peninsula Boutique

This delightful sparkling tea is made from a combination of The Peninsula Dong Ding Oolong, Bi Luo Chun and Darjeeling Oolong teas. The blend is further elevated with refreshing notes of apricot.

Price: 108.00

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Three boxes of glitter bombs and three glasses of sparkling cocktails with tiny ornaments around them.

Grinchy Glitter Bomb Bundle

Art of Sucre

These “glitter bombs” are made of hand-spun cotton candy puffs and edible glitter. Drop them into a clear, bubbly beverage and watch as they instantly turn your drink sparkly and festive.

Price: 84.00

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Can of Barrfly Sunny Margarita Non-Alcoholic RTD

Non-Alcoholic Sunny Margarita

Barrfly

Quebec’s Barrfly uses the unique and complex flavours of lemongrass with lime to create the tart and citrusy flavours people love about margarita. One can is also only 60 calories and remarkably contains 50% less sugar than their alcoholic ready-to-drink counterparts.

Price: $11.99 for a pack of 4

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If you’re looking for more gift ideas, we’ve got you covered.

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