The 10 Best Non-Alcoholic Spirits in Canada (2027)

I’m Simon Poulin, co-founder of Upside Drinks. Here are my picks for 2027.

Looking for the best non-alcoholic spirits? We went through the alcohol-free spirits at Upside Drinks and picked the 10 we recommend most to build a complete zero-proof bar: two gins, two rums, two bourbons and four aperitifs for spritzes and negronis.

This is a starter bar. For each category, see our detailed guides to the best non-alcoholic gins, rums, whiskeys, tequilas and aperitifs.

Quick Picks: The Best Non-Alcoholic Spirits at a Glance

Spirit	Type	Origin	Sugar / 100 mL	Price	Best for
Tanqueray 0.0	Gin	United Kingdom	0 g	$44.99	Gin and tonic
Captain Morgan 0.0	Spiced rum	United Kingdom	0 g	$44.99	Rum and cola
Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo	Gin	Canada (BC)	4.4 g	$49.99	Canadian pick
NOA Italian Aperitivo	Aperitif	Canada (QC)	8.9 g	$32.99	Spritz
Martini Vibrante	Aperitif	Italy	12.8 g	$24.99	Best value
Spiritless Kentucky 74	Bourbon	USA	1.7 g	$54.99	Old fashioned
Free Spirits The Spirit of Bourbon	Bourbon	USA	3.3 g	$49.99	Whiskey sour
Ghia	Aperitif	USA	10 g	$49.99	Fruity aperitif
Monday Gin	Gin	USA	0 g	$48.99	London dry style
Ritual Zero Proof Rum	Dark rum	USA	4.5 g	$40.49	Mojito and mai tai

Prices are for one bottle, at time of writing.

How We Picked the Best Non-Alcoholic Spirits

• Real demand:: Upside Drinks sales over the last six months.
• One bottle per job:: a gin for G&Ts, a rum for cola, a bourbon for old fashioneds, aperitifs for spritzes.
• Taste in a cocktail:: these spirits are made to mix, so we looked at how they hold up with tonic, cola and soda.
• In stock in Canada:: every bottle ships from our Canadian warehouses.

1. Tanqueray 0.0

Price: $44.99 / Buy Now

Our best-selling non-alcoholic spirit, with more than 2,200 bottles in the last six months. Four botanicals (juniper, coriander, angelica root and liquorice) are distilled for a citrus, juniper-led gin that makes a real gin and tonic. Zero sugar.

Things We Like

• Best seller: 2,200+ bottles in six months.
• Juniper-led
• Zero sugar

2. Captain Morgan 0.0

Price: $44.99 / Buy Now

The alcohol-free version of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, and our number two spirit with more than 2,100 bottles in six months. Caramel, molasses, vanilla and warm spices. Best with cola and lots of ice.

Things We Like

• Number two best seller
• Made for cola
• Zero sugar

3. Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo

Price: $49.99 / Buy Now

Made by Victoria Distillers and inspired by the Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia. Bright citrus, subtle juniper and gentle spice from hand-picked botanicals. One of our top-selling spirits.

Things We Like

• Made in Canada
• Citrus and spice
• Top seller

4. NOA Italian Aperitivo

Price: $32.99 / Buy Now

Inspired by Aperol, from Quebec: orange peel, tangerine and rhubarb with a bittersweet finish. Our best-selling aperitif and the base for a perfect alcohol-free spritz.

Things We Like

• Best-selling aperitif
• Made in Quebec
• Spritz-ready

5. Martini Vibrante

Price: $24.99 / Buy Now

From Martini, with more than 150 years of Italian know-how: bergamot, orange and spices. The best value on this list. Serve with tonic and an orange slice.

Things We Like

• Best price
• Bergamot and orange
• Italian classic

6. Spiritless Kentucky 74

Price: $54.99 / Buy Now

Made with a reverse distillation process, Kentucky 74 was named Best Non-Alcoholic Spirit with a gold medal at the L.A. Spirits Awards. Caramel, vanilla and oak. Vegan.

Things We Like

• Gold medal: L.A. Spirits Awards.
• Caramel and oak
• Vegan

7. Free Spirits The Spirit of Bourbon

Price: $49.99 / Buy Now

Oak and caramel on the nose, then a smooth, malty palate with brown sugar. One of our best-selling bourbons. Vegan.

Things We Like

• Oak and caramel
• Smooth
• Vegan

8. Ghia

Price: $49.99 (500 mL) / Buy Now

A bold, juicy and tart aperitif, fruit-forward rather than bitter. Sip it neat over ice or top it with soda.

Things We Like

• Fruit-forward
• Not bitter
• Great with soda

9. Monday Gin

Price: $48.99 / Buy Now

Made by hand in small batches in Southern California. Bold, juniper-forward in the London dry style, with bitter lemon, grapefruit and coriander. Zero sugar, zero calories and vegan.

Things We Like

• Juniper-forward
• Zero calories
• Vegan

10. Ritual Zero Proof Rum

Price: $40.49 / Buy Now

A dark rum alternative with vanilla, toasted spice, ripe banana and burnt orange, plus clove and star anise. Made for mojitos and mai tais, and only about 11 calories per 100 mL.

Things We Like

• Dark rum style
• Great in tiki cocktails
• Low calorie

How to Build a Non-Alcoholic Home Bar

• Start with gin and rum: they cover the most popular cocktails: gin and tonic, rum and cola, mojito.
• Add a bourbon: for an old fashioned or a whiskey sour.
• Add an aperitif: for spritzes and negronis.
• Stock good mixers: tonic, ginger beer and soda make a huge difference.

Tips for Better Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

• Use a little more spirit: zero-proof spirits are lighter, so pour 2 oz instead of 1.5.
• Fresh citrus: a squeeze of lime or lemon brightens every drink.
• Lots of ice: cold drinks dilute less and taste better.
• Store opened bottles well: without alcohol, most are best within a few months; some ask to be refrigerated.

Shop Non-Alcoholic Spirits at Upside Drinks

Browse our full non-alcoholic spirits collection and our cocktail mixers.

FAQ: Best Non-Alcoholic Spirits

What is the best non-alcoholic spirit?

Tanqueray 0.0 is our best-selling non-alcoholic spirit, with more than 2,200 bottles sold in the last six months, followed closely by Captain Morgan 0.0.

Are non-alcoholic spirits really alcohol-free?

Yes. Some are 0.0%, others contain 0.5% alcohol or less. Each product page shows the exact amount.

Do non-alcoholic spirits have sugar?

Many have none: Tanqueray 0.0, Captain Morgan 0.0 and Monday Gin are sugar-free. Aperitifs are sweeter, so check the sugar per 100 mL on each product page.

Is there a Canadian non-alcoholic spirit?

Yes: Empress 1908 0.0 is made by Victoria Distillers in British Columbia, and NOA is from Quebec.

Cheers,
Simon Poulin
Co-Founder & CEO, Upside Drinks