Drinks Nonalcoholic Drinks Non-Alcoholic Cocktails Non-Alcoholic Negroni Be the first to rate & review! This classic cocktail can still pack tons of flavor without the booze. By Oset Babür-Winter Oset Babür-Winter Title: Senior Drinks Editor, Food & WineLocation: New York CityExperience: Oset Babür-Winter has completed the Wine and Spirits Education Trust's (WSET) Level 3 Award in wines and was previously the magazine's associate culture editor, where she edited Obsessions. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 31, 2023 Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously tested by the culinary professionals at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios in order to empower home cooks to enjoy being in the kitchen and preparing meals they will love. Our expert culinary team tests and retests each recipe using equipment and ingredients found in home kitchens to ensure that every recipe is delicious and works for cooks at home every single time. Meet the Food & Wine Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Photo: Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to try many non-alcoholic spirits, aperitifs, wines, and canned cocktails as part of what I do for a living. Taste is subjective and I firmly believe that there’s a consumer for (almost) every product, even if it isn’t for me. That’s why when I come across a non-alcoholic product that I think actually could be for (almost) everyone — folks who aren’t drinking due to medical concerns, pregnancy, or simply because they don’t feel like contending with a hangover — I get pretty excited, and start to think about how to experiment with it. I’ve had a handful of non-alcoholic Negronis at bars and in ready-to-drink format that felt a bit sweet, clocking in somewhere between a Shirley Temple and a cherry soda. There’s nothing wrong with either of those two things, but they don’t satisfy the Negroni itch. The Ritual brand’s non-alcoholic aperitif — which adds the signature red hue to this classic cocktail — blends herbal, citrus and spice notes in an effort to channel the assertive bitterness of an Italian aperitivo alongside the sweetness and complexity that you might expect from a well-made vermouth. I first came across Ritual’s non-alcoholic bottlings at Bemelmans Bar, where I learned that the brand’s gin alternative is the team’s go-to for making non-alcoholic dirty martinis. Here's How to Make the Best Martini in NYC Whether you’re looking to make a non-alcoholic Boulevardier — for which you’ll need non-alcoholic whiskey, gin, and an aperitif replacement — or simply want to be better prepared to cater to anyone who isn’t drinking, it’s worth adding a few non-alcoholic spirits to your back bar. Not sure where to find non-alcoholic spirits? Boisson has stores in Los Angeles and New York City, and has one of the largest selections of non-alcoholic wines, beers, spirits, and aperitifs; or you can order directly from producers online. Ingredients 1 ounce Ritual gin 1 ounce Ritual aperitif alternative 1 orange wedge (for garnish Directions Combine Ritual gin alternative and Ritual aperitif alternative in a rocks glass over 1 ice cube. Garnish with orange wedge. Rate It Print