A picnic can turn a normal day into an occasion. Just the act of packing up some food and a few drinks and spreading a blanket on some grass, a beach, or wherever you find yourself makes the meal special. Maybe you have standard picnic food you enjoy—potato salad from a special recipe, certain sandwiches you like, fresh berries or homemade cookies (or maybe you’re just grabbing takeout). Whatever your preference, you don’t want to forget something thirst quenching to go along with it.
These picks below are just the tip of the iceberg. Check out the rest of our alcohol-free guide to discover more.
Sometimes an IPA just hits the spot on a hot summer day!
Best Day Brewing West Coast IPA
Best Day Brewing West Coast IPA
A subtle flavor: slightly sweet and mellow with the aroma of freshly baked bread.
Click to tryPremixed cans make this complex drink extra mobile (and much less likely to break).
Figlia Fiore Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo
Figlia Fiore Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo
An aperitif with balanced notes of rose, best mixed with bubbles and a hint of sweetness. Opens up to a sophisticated, floral, slightly spicy flavor. Note: also available as a pre-mixed cocktail in cans.
Click to tryThere’s a reason New Zealand is known for their Sauvignon Blanc. Giesen’s very first product is a true-to-style classic, refreshing and just the right amount of dry.
Giesen 0% Sauvignon Blanc
Giesen 0% Sauvignon Blanc
A pleasing nose featuring pronounced lemon notes. Initial sourness opened up to reveal a classic Chardonnay flavor. Crisp and tart, not too sweet. On the citrus side for a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc (rather than honeydew).
Click to tryTake dealcoholized riesling, add a complex red wine vinegar-based creation made with botanicals, and you have this fresh and unique wine aperitif.
Goodvines GUUBII Elderflower-Lemon
Goodvines GUUBII Elderflower-Lemon
An aperitif featuring Goodvines' Riesling with Rubycube red wine vinegar paired with elderflower and herbs. Buttery, slightly sweet, almond notes. Our panel enjoyed it neat and over ice with citrus.
Click to tryThis is one of the most universally beloved ready to drink nonalcoholic cocktails on the market. It’s worth the hype and says Italian summer in the countryside.
St Agrestis Phony Negroni
St Agrestis Phony Negroni
A very good approximation of a Negroni. Our panel found it just slightly less bitter and more sweet than the alcoholic version.
Click to tryThis complex yet easy-drinking alcohol-free cocktail was made to be sipped outdoors (or anywhere, really).
Tilden Tandem
Tilden Tandem
A panel favorite. We picked up scents of sweet pepper, spice market, tea, cinnamon and orange. When sampled neat, we got hints of orange, mulled cider, citrus, and tobacco. A lot of flavor with a hint of savoriness and spice. Our panel thought this might be good warm in an NA hot toddy.
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