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We've tried and tested non-boozy drinks for al fresco parties and picnics in the sun. There are healthy, natural juices like V-Fusion’s blends packed full of vitamins, refreshing fruity fizzes and chilled dairy treats such as Shaken Udder’s tasty milkshakes. Keep well-hydrated this summer with our selection.
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Show all 10 1 /1010 best non-alcoholic drinks 10 best non-alcoholic drinks Belvoir Fruit Farms Elderflower and Rose Pressé For English summertime in a bottle, try this fresh flavour. Perfumed but not overwhelming, subtle notes of elderflower blend with a hint of rose petal to make a glass of guilt-free pink fizz.
£2.29 for 75cl, waitrose.com
10 best non-alcoholic drinks Little Miracles Orange & Lemongrass Lemongrass tea is mixed with orange, ginger, ginseng and agave in this energising fusion of flavours. Non-sparkling, it is also available in green tea and pomegranate, white tea and cherry and black tea and peach versions.
£1.59 for 330ml, hollandandbarrett.com
10 best non-alcoholic drinks Shaken Udder Vanillalicious Made with fresh British milk and real vanilla beans, this milkshake is smooth, creamy and delicious. Free from artificial colours and flavours, there is no fake sugary taste.
£1.29 for 330ml, tesco.com
10 best non-alcoholic drinks Unoco Raw Coconut Water One sip of this raw coconut water will transport you to an exotic beach. It’s like sticking your straw straight into a coconut; the pure, natural flavour is worth the higher price tag, we reckon.
£2.00 for 250ml, ocado.com
10 best non-alcoholic drinks V8 V-Fusion Passion Fruit, Mango & Carrot One glass of this vitamin-packed juice made with 50/50 fruit and vegetables serves as two of your ‘five a day’. The unusual addition of carrot and sweet potato adds depth to the flavour while allowing the sweet mango to dominate.
£1.89 for 750ml, waitrose.com
10 best non-alcoholic drinks BerryWhite Peach & Goji Berry This still, organic fruit juice with white tea and echinacea extracts is tastier than most ‘healthy’ drinks. Sweet peach puree means that no added sugar is needed, so you can drink this one feeling virtuous.
£1.69 for 330ml, ocado.com
10 best non-alcoholic drinks Heartsease Farm, Raspberry Lemonade Made on William Watkins’ family farm using British raspberry juice and their own spring water, this fizzy drink is perfect for alcohol-free parties. Serve in cocktail glasses for an elegant virgin drink.
£2.29 for 750ml, ocado.com
10 best non-alcoholic drinks Terrafertil Goldenberry Many people will never have tried goldenberries, also known as physalis fruit, from the Andean foothills. High in vitamin A and mouth-wateringly refreshing, it helps keep skin supple during the summer and is great as an orange juice alternative at breakfast.
£3.99 for 1l, hollandandbarrett.com
10 best non-alcoholic drinks Qcumber Great as a mixer with gin or vodka, or as a booze substitute on its own, this cucumber-flavoured sparkling beverage is light and thirst-quenching, with a sleek bottle classy enough to impress guests.
£1.89 for 750ml, tesco.com
10 best non-alcoholic drinks The Berry Company Green Tea with Aronia & Blueberry
Verdict:
To impress party guests with a booze-free substitute this summer, choose Belvoir Fruit Farms’ classy, sparkling Elderflower and Rose Pressé. For the most exciting fresh flavours this summer, opt for Little Miracles. Or a unique, good-value mixer, our pick’s Qcumber.
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1. Belvoir Fruit Farms Elderflower and Rose Pressé, £2.29 for 75cl
2. Little Miracles Orange & Lemongrass, £1.59 for 330ml
3. Shaken Udder Vanillalicious, £1.29 for 330ml
4. Unoco Raw Coconut Water, £2.00 for 250ml
5. V8 V-Fusion Passion Fruit, Mango & Carrot, £1.89 for 750ml
6. BerryWhite Peach & Goji Berry, £1.69 for 330ml
7. Heartsease Farm, Raspberry Lemonade, £2.29 for 750ml
8. Terrafertil Goldenberry, £3.99 for 1l
9. Qcumber, £1.89 for 750ml
10. The Berry Company Green Tea with Aronia & Blueberry, £1.30 for 330ml or £2.14 for a litre
