12 Canned Mocktails Ranked Worst To Best, According To Customers

Mocktails are increasingly becoming a staple at social gatherings, appealing to a diverse range of tastes and preferences. The alcohol-free beverages provide a welcome alternative for those who abstain from alcohol, whether for health reasons or as a personal choice. After all, there's a lot to be said for waking up with a clear head and no hangover.

The allure of mocktails also lies in their inventive mix of ingredients, offering distinct and refreshing flavors that aren't just delicious but also uplifting. For instance, numerous canned mocktails these days contain not just exotic spices and natural sweeteners, but also mood-boosting ingredients such as ashwagandha, kava, and CBD. These additions reflect the growing popularity of functional beverages that contribute to our overall well-being. Furthermore, canned mocktails are ultra-versatile in that they can be drunk on their own, over ice, and even as a cheeky mixer. Eager to pop open a canned mocktail but not sure where to start? Take a look at our list of the best and worst canned mocktails, as rated by shoppers!

The classic Piña Colada is made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream or milk. Sweet and refreshing, the cocktail often evokes images of sun-drenched beaches and the flavors of the tropics. Leilo's Piña Colada aims to capture this essence but without the alcohol. Leilo's version of the Piña Colada features kava, a root known for its relaxing properties. In addition, the sugar-free drink only comes with 10 calories per 12 ounces and is also jam-packed with vitamins B6 and B12, niacin, and L-theanine.

Leilo's Piña Colada has received mixed feedback from customers, scoring an average of 3.7 out of 5 stars from Amazon shoppers, with many noting the high price of the product. One Amazon customer says, "I absolutely love the flavors, love the carbonation level of the beverages, the effects. Would most definitely drink it a lot more often if the price wasn't as high." However, another Amazon reviewer appears somewhat unimpressed, saying, "I gave [it] three stars because the calming effect is good, but doesn't last too long. The taste wasn't very good either. It leaves your lips and tongue with a numbing sensation that you would get from a topical anesthetic."

Co-founded by international pop star Katy Perry, De Soi is a line of sparkling, non-alcoholic beverages that feature natural botanicals such as ashwagandha, cacao, L-theanine, and reishi mushroom commonly used in traditional Chinese healing practices. Aside from other imaginatively-named offerings such as Champignon Dreams and Purple Lune, the De Soi product line includes the Golden Hour variant. Combining complex citrusy notes with herbaceous and bitter elements, the beverage is made with non-GMO ingredients such as lemongrass extract, rosemary extract, and maple syrup. It also comes with wellness-promoting adaptogens including lemon balm and L-theanine. De Soi Golden Hour is free of artificial colors and flavors. Each 8-ounce can of the mocktail contains 50 calories and 11 grams of sugar.

De Soi's Golden Hour has garnered both praise and criticism from customers. One Reddit user calls the beverage well-balanced and refreshing, adding, "To taste there is the lemon with perhaps a hint of mint, only slightly sweet with a bit of tartness, but not as much as I thought it might have, there is also a bit of dryness or astringency in the aftertaste." On the flip side, another Amazon reviewer says, "It tastes like someone poured a large glass of water into what was once something tasty."

Inspired by the classic apéritif, a Mediterranean tradition of enjoying a drink as a prelude to dinner, Ghia's Le Spritz Ginger features a blend of herbs and botanicals. Billed as the brand's signature bitter beverage, the mocktail is infused with ginger extract, gentian root, black pepper extract, and wild-flower honey. In addition, it contains no artificial flavors, preservatives, caffeine, or added sugar. An 8-ounce can of the zesty beverage comes with 50 calories.

Ghia's Le Spritz Ginger has elicited a wide range of feedback from customers, ranging from highly positive to less favorable. On the upside, one Amazon reviewer applauds the brand for its unique flavors. "Ghia's aperitifs are not sweet sodas but bitter refreshers. The fruit and floral flavors combine to make a unique taste that piques the appetite. [...] The ginger in particular really appealed to me — that bright yet no less bitter splash of ginger turns the aperitif's flavor into something more specific and satisfying," they say. For others, however, the beverage's flavor can be too overpowering on its own, with one Amazon shopper saying, "Low sugar, not terrible for you and has a unique flavor. Extremely expensive for the price [...] and don't taste good at all by themselves."

Inspired by the classic Manhattan cocktail, which traditionally includes whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, Mocktail Club's Manhattan Berry is a 0% ABV alternative that strives to capture the essence of this iconic tipple. To achieve this feat, the brand has combined a variety of ingredients, including blackberry, ginger, caffeine-free tea, and pear shrub infused with apple cider vinegar. Mocktail Club's Manhattan Berry is available in 8-ounce cans, each containing 80 calories and 16 grams of sugar.

When it comes to the Mocktail Club's Manhattan Berry, opinions among reviewers are split. While the beverage may be great as a mixer, it's probably overly sweet to drink on its own. On the flip side, The Takeout suggests that the canned drink has just the right amount of sweetness, balanced out by its gingery kick. Amazon shoppers seem to mirror these polar views, with some saying that the drink isn't too sweet and others that it's overly sugary. Perhaps one Amazon reviewer resolves this confusion best, saying, "It is NOT a 'virgin' cocktail. It is a unique, very boldly flavored (read the ingredients), fizzy drink that's great on the rocks or with crushed ice."

What sets the Clever line of mocktails apart from others is its unique production process, which emphasizes the use of high-quality botanicals, such as herbs, spices, and fruit peels. Once selected, these botanicals are infused and distilled in copper stills to obtain the right flavor complexity and depth. Among offerings such as Gin & Tonic, Moscow Mule, and Margarita, the brand's Mojito is infused with lime peel and two types of mint — peppermint and spearmint — to replicate the classic cocktail's flavor profile. For those monitoring their nutritional intake, a 12-ounce can of Clever's Mojito contains 80 calories and 20 grams of sugar.

Clever's Mojito has elicited a spectrum of feedback from customers, pointing to the fact that while refreshing, the beverage doesn't quite capture the authentic taste of a Mojito. Chrystabelle from One Club Sober comments that the mocktail tastes more like mint tea than a cocktail, with overwhelming undertones of artificial mint. She acknowledges that the drink is refreshing but points out that it lacks the rum flavor characteristic of a classic Mojito. An Amazon reviewer concurs, saying that Clever's Mojito is ideal for those who aren't looking for an exact clone of the cocktail. "This company does a great job producing interesting and refreshing NA versions — compared to many others I have tried. I have ordered again and again!" they say.

Advertised as both a mixer and a mocktail, Avec's Grapefruit & Pomelo balances sweetness, tartness, and a hint of spiciness. This flavor profile is achieved by blending grapefruit juice and pomelo extract with additional ingredients such as black pepper and bourbon vanilla extract. The drink is specifically designed to update classic cocktails like the Paloma, which features tequila, grapefruit soda, and lime juice. Avec's Grapefruit & Pomelo contains 25 calories and 3 grams of sugar per 8.45-ounce serving, making it a pretty healthy social tonic.

Avec's Grapefruit & Pomelo has been well received by teetotalers, who commend its zesty flavor. Becky Striepe of Glue & Glitter says that the Grapefruit & Pomelo is her favorite flavor from the Avec line of alcohol-free drinks. She characterizes the drink's taste as akin to grapefruit, yet with a subtly sweeter and smoother profile.

One reviewer on The New Bar agrees that Avec's Grapefruit & Pomelo hits the right spot, commenting, "[I] loved the fresh taste of this canned non-alch product. Great addition to my cabinet — makes a tasty spicy mocktail especially if mixed with a non-alch tequila!" An Amazon shopper also praises the canned drink, saying, "I chill it in the fridge and drink [it] over ice without mixing anything and it tastes amazing. It's a nice crisp, cold, refreshing pick me up for late afternoon when I'm at work. Highly recommend this product!"