With the advent of non-alcoholic liquor, it’s easier than ever to make cocktails without the need for fuel. While most non-alcoholic liqueur manufacturers focus on gin or wine alternatives, Australia’s Lyre’s Drinks has developed a whole range of such alternatives. These include delicious liqueurs that are perfect for preparing low-alcohol or non-alcoholic cocktails. I present my two favorites here.
Spicy and semi-sweet, Amaretti is a great alternative to classic Amaretto liqueurs like Disaronno. Made with fresh almonds and fragrant vanilla, it’s delicious and aromatic with a rich, nutty flavor.
Preparation tip: Personally, I like to drink amaretti with lots of lemon juice as a non-alcoholic Amaretto Sour. To do this, I pour 100 ml of Amaretti over a large ice cube and squeeze out a quarter of a lemon. The acidity of the lemon pairs perfectly with the amaretti, making it a great post-meal drink.
You can also use the liqueur for baking or with coffee.
The Coffee Originale is an intense and aromatic alternative to coffee liqueurs like Kahlua. Made with bold espresso, roasted nuts and caramel, it has an intense and pleasantly sweet coffee flavor that’s great for coffee-based cocktails like Espresso Martini or White Russian.
Preparation tip: Combine Amaretti and Coffee Originale in a glass with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for non-alcoholic Affogato.
The great thing about these non-alcoholic liqueurs is that they both contain 80 percent fewer calories and a third less sugar than their alcoholic alternatives.
You also want to get to know alternatives for whiskey and aperitifs? Here you will find the other parts of the zero per thousand series:
All the drinks presented in the “Zero Alcohol” series have been selected and tasted by the editors. They are only recommended if they meet our quality standards.
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