Delicious No and Low Canned Drinks

Written by Helena & Aidy

Drinks in cans are set to be the big trend this summer as outdoor socialising will be the thing with the winding up of lockdown and local picnics will be the order of the day. Here are some great no and low canned drinks that we’ve discovered recently, from alcohol free, to CBD and even some good, old fashioned beer. Your favourite not on the list? Let us know! 

Hard Seltzers

Berczy Hard Seltzer, Passionfruit & Turmeric

Berczy was created by three friends who all wanted to create something delicious that would always use 100% natural ingredients, be low in calories and sugar and be made sustainably.  The result is a range of really delicious, fruity and natural tasting drinks. We particularly love the Passionfruit & Tumeric.

Size: 250ml
ABV: 4%
Find here: £14.95 for 6

Luv Jus

Low-alcohol hard seltzers have become a bit of a thing lately but LuvJus being anything but basic has decided to put an evolutionary spin on the category. This LGBTQ+ venture offers two super refreshing flavours with a kick of personality; Bloody Orange & Pomegranate and Pineapple & Mint. The best part? A portion of profits from each and every can goes right back into supporting a variety of LGBTQIA charities and making a real difference. Drink well, support those in need, kinda sounds like a win/win to me. These beauties are PERFECT for picnic drinking or to wind down at the end of a long day. Only 4.8% alcohol and a fraction of the calories. Oo la la, baby.

Size: 250ml
ABV: 4.8%
Find here: £14.95 for 6



Mixed Drinks

Austin’s Summer Punch Lemonade

ALDI’s answer to Pimms has gone down very well with its customers (and us!) offering a very similar flavour profile to what would be a Pimms and lemonade. Pour over ice with a bit of fruit and cucumber for an even more authentic experience, even from a plastic glass in the park!

Size: 250ml
ABV: 5.4%
Find here: (and in store) for 85p!!!

Aperini Italian Style Spritz

Again, this is ALDI doing what ALDI does best and offering products very similar to ones we know and love. This is your Aperol Spritz in a can and we have to say, they’ve done a great job, with that quintessential tangy bitter orange flavour and the balance of booze with bubbles being spot on. Drink well chilled for a fabulous picnic tipple.

Size: 250ml
ABV: 5%
Find here: (and in store) for 85p!!!

CleanCo Clean G & Tonic

Encouraged by the massive growth in the market for hard seltzers, TV personality and entrepreneur Spencer Matthews originally founded CleanGin and has just launched his canned range, including CleanRum & Cola and Clean G&T. While the ‘clean’ is always slightly misleading when it comes to drinks, at 0.5% alcohol, these feel like a decent alternative to a traditional hard seltzer, with just 0.5% alcohol and a low calorie count to boot. 

Size: 250ml
ABV: 0.5%
Find here: £11.94 for 6

Strykk Not G*n & Tonic and Not R*m & Cola

These Strykk cans are another great example of a zero alcohol alternative to your regular G&T and Rum & Cola. They work as perfect picnic accompaniment or a great sip when you want to taste something good but don’t want the alcohol. Aside from tasting great, they are 100% natural with no sugar or artificial flavours, vegan, gluten free and low calorie so really there’s really nothing not to like!

Size: 250ml
ABV: 0.5%
Find here: £12 for 6

Bloody Drinks Bloody Classic

Bloody Drinks have hit the nail on the head with their perfectly balanced Bloody Classic. The balance of ingredients means each can has just the right amount of spice and is packed full of delicious flavour. As if that wasn’t enough, you can now get your hands on ‘The Bloody Box’ which contains everything you need to make the perfect Bloody Mary, garnishes and all, and is bound to wow your garden party guests! They’re bloody fantastic if you ask us!

Size: 250ml
ABV: 6.3%
Find here: £19 for 6

INTUNE CBD Drinks & Mixers

INTUNE make all-natural, delicious CBD soft drinks and mixers, but we’ve been drinking the mixers by themselves as they are so lovely. Full of flavour and not overly sweet, these are all classy, CBD soft drinks in their own right with a punch 10mg of CBD in the ‘originals’ and 5mg in the mixers.  We particularly loved the pomegranate and hops CBD drinks and the ginger mixer. Moreish and yummy. 

Size: 200/250ml
CBD: 10mg or 5mg
Find here: £29.99 for 12

Beer

Adnams Earl Grey Lager

There’s something about Earl Grey and its characteristic bergamot flavour that works brilliantly with this lager’s citrussy, Galaxy beer hops. Adnams have smashed it with this fabulous lager. The tannins from both the tea and the hops are well balanced and the result is a gloriously crisp and refreshing, flavourful drink that’s light on its feet and easy to love. I’d take this with my afternoon tea any day. 

Size: 330ml
ABV: 5%
Find here: £19.99 for 12

Adnams Dry Hopped Lager

Here’s a lager for foodies. Brewed with Pilsner malt with Australian, Galaxy hops, here’s a rich and fruity lager with layers of hoppy, malty and tropical fruit notes that is crisp with a bitter finish, preventing it from being cloying in any way. Adnams say it would make a great match for spicy food and we are looking forward to finding out.

Size: 330ml
ABV: 3.2%
Find here: £24.99 for 12

Looking for even more canned drinks? Then we’ve got more yummy treats for you here: 5 Cracking Canned Drinks. If it’s no and low you’re after though, head over to 6 Must-Try No and Low Drinks!

6 Must-Try No and Low Drinks

Whether you’re doing Dry January, have quit alcohol entirely, are trying to moderate or just after some new, non-alcoholic, drinky treats to try, we are always on the lookout for fabulous no-low drink options to share with you. Here are some more we have tried recently and thoroughly enjoyed.

Lockdown Liquor Co., Grove Picante

The Lockdown Liquor Co. was launched in 2020 as a premium blended cocktail company, with expert mixologists using top ingredients for their offerings. What’s more, they are a great company to support as they were set up to provide financial support to NHS Charities throughout the pandemic as well as helping other charitable communities throughout the pandemic with COVID-19 related initiatives.  

Their Grove Picante is a limited-edition, alcohol-free blend created in collaboration with Seedlip and contains lime, chilli, agave nectar, orange blossom water and coriander. It packs a serious chilli punch and has a wonderful tang - a great non-alcoholic alternative for Picante lovers. 

Serve it over a large chunk of ice with the end of a chopped chilli pepper on top if you dare...

Find here: £25 for 50cl

Crossip Non-Alcoholic ‘Spirit’

According to Crossip founder and renowned cocktail creator Carl Anthony Brown, “not drinking is not just a one-off; it’s a way of life”. He created Crossip to combine a career in cocktails and passion for socialising with a healthier, sports-based lifestyle without the negative effects of alcohol. What’s more, Crossip donates 5% of all sales to good social causes ranging from mental health to addiction. These are flavoursome, complex drinks with a significant mouthfeel that pack enough punch to feel like a proper treat. Crossip also creates some interesting and very smart-looking mixers, such as violet tonic and fiery ginger beer. 

Pure Hibiscus is bittersweet, a bit like a negroni, based on hibiscus with rhubarb and finished with wormwood and cayenne for that powerful kick. There’s also a great viscosity - this is no weedy drink! Try it with tonic or soda water with a slice of orange. 

Dandy Smoke is the non-alcoholic choice for lovers of brown spirits, such as whisky or dark rum. Powerful and smoky, with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and a refreshing, cool mid note of menthol, the finish ends with a punchy chilli and ginger kick. Fabulous. Try it with ginger ale and a lime wedge.

Fresh Citrus is essentially the gin alternative and a great all-round choice. Complex and refreshing with natural flavours of mandarin, grapefruit, lemon, herbs and spices it again, has great mouthfeel and a fiery ginger kick. Have it with tonic and a citrus slice.

Find here: £22 for 50cl (there are bundles available with tonics too or just all the spirit flavours.)

Maria & Craig’s Distilled, Non-alcoholic CBD Botanical Spirit

Now, here’s an interesting concept: an alcohol-free ‘spirit’ with CBD! Maria & Craig’s is brand new to the market from Maria & Craig; the founders of CEDER’S and CELTIC SOUL distilled, non-alcoholic spirits. Together, they blend premium broad spectrum CBD from the USA with distilled juniper, sage, camomile and orange blossom as well as a few additional, other classic gin botanicals. The drink is handcrafted in small batches and the result is a subtly complex, refreshing; a little like a more herbaceous lemon barley water with benefits. Try it with premium tonic and garnish with an orange twist.

Find here:  £22.99

Mcguigan ZERO, premium alcohol-free wine

It’s fair to say that alcohol-free wine has taken rather a long time to get right! Thankfully though, we are seeing some great brands step up in this domain including much-loved Australian winery, Mcguigan. 

The range includes a still Chardonnay, a still Rosé, a still Sauvignon Blanc, a still Shiraz and a sparkling white blend. Last week, I polished off an entire bottle of the Shiraz, slightly chilled over the course of an afternoon and it felt like a light wine and actually tasted of Shiraz. Happy days! 

Find them at most supermarkets for around £5 a bottle.

Thomson and Scott ‘Noughty’ Alcohol-Free Sparkling Chardonnay

In terms of premium sparkling wine with the alcohol removed, Noughty has proved itself to be a very smart option. Looking serious on the outside, it’s made with organic Chardonnay grapes from Spain in traditional stainless steel vats and then de-alcoholised by vacuum distillation with aroma recovery. 

Vegan and with impressive B Corp credentials, this is a crisp, elegant fizz with notes of baked, golden delicious apples and brioche. 

They also make an organic Prosecco! We’ll try that soon and let you know what we think.

ABV: 0.05%
Find here: £8.99

UNLTD Alcohol Free Lager (0.05%)

Finally! A no-alcohol beer that’s also low on carbs and calories (and also vegan). Enter, UNLTD. Looking super smart with it’s black and silver label, this is a very light, refreshing and elegant beer. It’s flavour is fairly subtle but we found it absolutely did what you want a cold beer to do at the end of a stressful day, when you also want to avoid the booze and carb load. UNLTD will be brewing a no alcohol IPA soon too, so watch this space. We shall we stocking up! Highly recommended.

Find here: £24.99 for 12 x 330ml

See more of our recommended no and low drinks here.