It’s nearly time for October, or as many of us call it OcSober. These days there are so many non-alcoholic options that there’s really no excuse to not try these all year round. We thought we’d give you some options of what’s out there that’s worth trying. Starting with some magnificent Mocktails.
To beat the summer heat, transport yourself to a tropical island with this refreshing, non-alcoholic mojito. With all the same hints of lime and mint, this Mojito Nocktail is the perfect way to cool down and enjoy the flavours of summer without the alcohol. And the best part? Nocktails use stevia, a natural sweetener, to bring out the flavour in their drinks, making them a healthier option with the lowest sugar content out of all the non-alcoholic cocktails in the world.
Shop Nocktail Mojito 4 pack online now at Dan Murphy’s.
$18.99 RRP
Nocktail Strawberry Daiquiri 4 pack
Looking for a refreshing summer drink that’s low in sugar and free from artificial sweeteners and flavours? Look no further than this non-alcoholic strawberry daiquiri! Made with a unique blend of natural botanicals, spices and flavours, it delivers the same satisfying taste experience as an alcoholic daiquiri without nasties. And, with summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to give it a try! Plus, it’s worth noting that Nocktails, the brand behind this delicious drink, has the lowest sugar content of any non-alcoholic cocktail worldwide! They achieve this by using stevia, a natural sweetener, to bring out the flavour in their drinks.
Shop Nocktail Strawberry Daiquiri 4 pack online now at Dan Murphy’s.
$18.99 RRP
Next up, some wonderful wines from the team at Vinada.
Crispy Chardonnay
Impressively balanced flavour – crisp, fresh – that
boasts an aroma of apple and melon with a bit of
citrus on the palate.Savour this sparkling wine’s great
taste as the bubbles titillate and refresh your senses.
With its origin in the French wine-growing region,
Languedoc, this wine is made from a unique mixture of
Price:
RRP $9.50 per 200ml bottle
RRP $24.00 per 750ml bottle
Characteristics
Crisp. Fresh. Dry. Nuances of fruit.
Aroma
Apple. Melon. Touch of citrus.
Pairings
Perfect for seafood, salad, and works wonderfully with
cheese (specifically, blue and cream).
Tinteling Tempranillo Rosé
Description
A dry wine with nuances of ripe, red fruit, this
particular Rosé has a very refreshing taste despite the
welcome acidity. With its origin in the Spanish wine-growing region, La
Mancha, our Rosé is made from a unique mixture of
Tempranillo grapes.
Characteristics
Fruity. Dry. Acidic. Refreshing. Fine bubbles.
Aroma
Strawberry. Redcurrent. Raspberry. Vanilla.
Pairings
Perfect for steak, salad, and accompanying rich
desserts (specifically, chocolate and salted caramel
tarts, or panna cotta)
Amazing Airén Gold
Description
A lively bright yellow in colour, the Airén is meticulously crafted with an abundance of white fruity notes. A sensational sparkling in both smell and taste, thanks to the crisp and moussey mouth finish.
Characteristics
Fresh. Dry. Spicy. Sparkling.
Aroma
Lemon. Bruised Apple. Grape.
Pairings
Perfect for vegetables, salad, and complementing
fruity desserts (specifically, lemon tarts and blackberry
jelly).
Finally, the always delicious NON have announced the next iteration in their stellar line up of wine alternatives, no booze. Their first and long-awaited innovation in the last two years, NON8 (like the seven original and popular bottles before it) is made with bold flavours of the natural world. Boasting hero notes of torched apple and oolong, this beverage is equal parts zingy, fresh, rich, and maddeningly moreish.
Torched Apple & Oolong
INGREDIENTS
Orchard Apples, Caraway Seed, Cacao Nib, Oolong, Keemun, Burnt Sugar, Ginger Root, Murray River Salt, Verjus
PROCESS
FRUIT: 24 hour cold steep of freeze-dried apple cubes, sourced from Red Hill farms in the Mornington Peninsula. Freeze drying removes the 85% water molecules from the fruit, which concentrates the flavour. Cacao nibs are also steeped cold and then hot to extract maximum flavour and add richness to the nose.
TANNIN: A mixture of Keemun Tea and Oolong tea gives tannin as well as an extra step of floral and woody notes. Ginger comes through at the end to offer a small amount of extra bite.
SALINITY: Murray River salt provide salinity and creates a moorish sensation.
ACID: Verjuice from Semillon grapes from the Barossa Valley, Australia.
BALANCE: Sugar with salt is used to enhance all the flavours. Sugar is taken right to the edge to give an incredible depth of flavour whilst rounding out the mouthfeel.
PROFILE
Still. Amber liquid, rich nose, crisp apple acidity.
SERVE
Chilled in a wine glass.
FOOD PAIRING
Poached Lobster, Creamy Pasta (VE). Grilled Veg (VE, VG). Spicy Asian Cuisine.
OCCASION
Planned special meal, summer weekends, nights out.