These days, however, we have many more options at our disposal. In Ireland, sales of low and non-alcoholic beer jumped by 60% in 2018 alone. What to drink when you’re not drinking? It’s a question we’ve been asking ourselves for quite some time. In the past, we would rely on sparkling water, juice, fizzy drinks, energy frinks or even just a cup of tea. The evening sun illuminated the lively, orange-red concoction. I breathed in the aroma of the Mediterranean -- bright citrus, rich bergamot, fresh oregano -- and sipped.

Created in 1863 in Turin, Italy, the MARTINI & ROSSI brand is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, and continues to be the market leader of the category. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited. The result is a classic Italian style aperitivo with enough vibrancy and va-va-voom to warrant a detour down sober street. Enjoy equal parts Martini Vibrante and tonic with a slice of orange for lots of guilt-free, flavoursome fun. That's what I thought as I poured, sipped, and savoured Vibrante, the new(ish) non-alcoholic aperitivo from Martini. The fresh-sliced orange -- I couldn't resist squeezing out the juice before dropping it into the glass -- accentuated the bergamot and balanced the dry, slightly bitter finish. Vibrante -- think sweet-vermouth-meets-spritzable-aperitif flavoured with Italian Bergamot orange -- was released in January 2022 alongside Floreale, a dry vermouth-like non-alcoholic aperitif with chamomile (review to come).

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Lyre's has been crafted using all-natural essences, extracts and distillates so as to match the aroma, taste, and appearance of the traditional spirit, without using alcohol as a base.

The arrival of non-alcoholic venues, such as The Virgin Mary in Dublin, has shown that many are looking for a booze-free experience.The finish is dry and relatively long. Of course, an alcohol-free wine never will give the same depth and weight as wine with alcohol, but this is extremely close to it.

One of the most iconic brands in the world, MARTINI & ROSSI® is the leading name in Italian winemaking and a purveyor of the highest quality aromatized and sparkling wines. The award- winning, vibrant and bittersweet taste of the MARTINI & ROSSI range is the result of secret blends of more than 40 botanicals sourced from the finest locations across the globe. The MARTINI & ROSSI portfolio includes: MARTINI & ROSSI Fiero, MARTINI & ROSSI Riserva Speciale Rubino, MARTINI & ROSSI Riserva Speciale Ambrato, MARTINI & ROSSI Bianco, MARTINI& ROSSI Rosato, MARTINI & ROSSI Rosso and MARTINI & ROSSI Extra Dry Vermouths, MARTINI & ROSSI Riserva Speciale Bitter liqueur, MARTINI & ROSSI Asti, MARTINI & ROSSI Prosecco and MARTINI & ROSSI Rosé Extra Dry Italian Sparkling wines.CASA MARTINI, the MARTINI & ROSSI brand home, is located Pessione di Chieri, in Turin, at the MARTINI & ROSSI historic premises and is now open for private events, conference meetings and social occasions. A family-owned business with over 150 years of heritage in the Catalonia region, Freixenet have created a wide range of wines in their time. With the rise of the mindful drinking movement, and the popularity of Sober October, No Drink November, and Dry January, there are now plenty of very satisfying, stylish serves out there.When you want to dial down the abv to zero but still long for the refreshing, juniper-forward taste of a Gordon’s with tonic, your favourite ritual can be just as gratifying thanks to this new alcohol-free alternative. To say it was quaffable would be an understatement. My thirst was simultaneously satisfied and stimulated. Offshore Island deliveries will take longer than two days including Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Scottish Highlands and Islands and Scilly Isles. The Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero offers an original character that is clean and fresh with notes of lime and citrus; surprisingly rhubarb and a little hint of red apples on an underlying mineral base.