Let’s be honest: when the sun’s out and the grill’s on, no one wants to be stuck with a warm squash or a tap water. Whether you're going booze-free full time or just cutting back, a BBQ should still come with something cold, complex, and genuinely enjoyable in your glass.
Here are some of our favourite alcohol-free drinks that bring the flavour, not the fuzz, to your next sunny get-together.
🥂 Botivo – Botanical Aperitif
A slow-sipping, citrusy blend of bittersweet botanicals and apple cider vinegar, made in the UK. Best served over ice with soda and a slice of orange.
Why it works: Has the depth of an aperitif, without trying to mimic booze. It’s savoury, punchy, and seriously grown-up.
🌿 Pentire Seaward – Coastal-Inspired Spirit
A bright, zesty alternative to gin, with grapefruit, sea rosemary and sea buckthorn. Pairs perfectly with tonic and a wedge of citrus.
Why it works: Ideal for pre-BBQ G&Ts (without the G). Clean, crisp, and made for sunny evenings.
🍺 Unwind Lager or Unwind Session IPA – Collider Beer
Not just your standard 0% beer. Collider’s beers are brewed with their signature Unwind Blend™ – a mix of Lion’s Mane mushroom, Ashwagandha, and L-Theanine – designed to give you that ‘one-or-two-beers-deep’ kind of calm.
Why it works: Crisp, hoppy, and chilled to perfection, with a little something extra for your nervous system.
🧃 Agua De Madre Water Kefir – Lemon & Ginger or Blood Orange
Bright, punchy and packed with gut-friendly goodness. These lightly sparkling alcohol-free drinks are fermented with live cultures and come in flavour combos that actually taste grown-up.
Why it works: Pairs nicely with spicy marinades or grilled veg, and looks great poured into a wine glass.
🍸 Brink Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Big fan of pre-mixed convenience? Brink’s got you. Their drinks are layered, bold and totally bar-worthy – no shaker required.
Why it works: You get the cocktail vibes without the faff (or the booze). Perfect for sipping as the sun goes down.
🍏 Genie Kombucha – Fiery Ginger or Dry Apple
Award-winning fizz with a little funk. These kombuchas are low in sugar, full of flavour and a proper palate cleanser between bites.
Why it works: The Dry Apple one tastes a bit like a crisp cider, while Fiery Ginger is made for BBQ spice.
🍇 Wednesday’s Domaine Alcohol-Free Wines
Yes, you can still pour a glass of wine with your burger. These wines are grown-up in taste and vibe, without the headache the next day.
Why it works: Their red works well with grilled meats, and the white or rosé are lovely straight from the fridge.
👉 Shop the full range
You’ll find these and more in our Sunshine Staples collection – curated for picnics, parties, and BBQs without compromise. Because hot weather and good company shouldn’t mean boring drinks.