Five premium non-alcoholic spirits to try this Dry July

Offering the largest range of spirit-imitating drinks, Lyre’s pays homage to each and every boozy counterpart. Take the Amaretti – it has an uncanny almond, vanilla, caramel and marzipan profile, which makes a convincing Sour and would go well in any booze-soaked dessert or trifle.

While not quite a booze-free spirit, Non’s Non3 toasted cinnamon and yuzu wine alternative is ‘bright, tart and balanced with a savoury undertone’. The team at Non recommend pairing this vegan, gluten-free and Halal drink with miso glazed vegetables, antipasti and fresh seafood.

Add a mature, peppery punch to tonic water with this Yarra Valley-made spirit. The woody undertones are courtesy of cassia bark, while hints of lemon myrtle and wattleseed round out the botanical mix.

With all locally and ethically-sourced botanicals prepped by hand and distilled in traditional copper pot stills on the Gold Coast, Clovendoe’s bottles are evocative of the Aussie backyard. The Seed Zero is infused with organic lavender, rosemary, lemon thyme, lemon myrtle, orange and lemon peel which perfectly pairs with anything from tonic to sparkling blood orange.

An alcohol-free homage to the brand’s legendary shiraz-infused gin, Four Pillars’ Bloody Shiraz Bandwagon treats the palate of non-alcoholic Yarra Valley Shiraz, juniper, and a curation of distilled botanicals – with the alcohol omitted. Best served on the rocks, topped with tonic water and garnished with lemon to reimagine a classic cocktail.

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