Helen McGinn’s pick of the best alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
Whether you’re a drinker or not, Helen McGinn’s here with a pick of the best alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks to take you into autumn. As the party season approaches, you don’t need to miss out on your favourite tipple with this comprehensive guide.
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PROSECCO VS NON ALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE
M&S Prosecco NV, £10 A perfect prosecco giving you the ideal sparkling wine.
M&S Fizzero NV, £3.75 A refreshing and finely balanced non-alcoholic drink combining sparkling fermented grape juice blended with premium green tea.
CHAMPAGNE VS NON ALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE
Tesco Finest Rose Champagne 75cl, £24Its refreshing citrus and red fruit flavours, finishing on a delicate mousse, are ideal to serve on its own or with fruity desserts
Wild Idol Sparkling Rose 75cl, £29.99, wildidol.com Vibrant, handcrafted, and naturally alcohol free, WILD IDOL Sparkling Rosé is a beautiful twilight pink in the glass, with delicate bubbles and abundant in fresh, aromatic fruit notes.
BEER VS NON ALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE
Bavaria 4.3% Premium Beer 500Ml, £1, Tesco Bavaria premium pilsner is loved for its extremely pure taste. It has a fresh bite, but it is certainly not too bitter. It is a Dutch premium imported lager, made by the Swinkels family.
Lucky Saint 300ml, £1.80, Sainsburys Progressively crafted with over 400 years of proud brewing heritage. Discover Lucky Saint refreshing alcohol free lager with a smooth, citrus hop finish.
GIN VS NON ALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE
Co-op Irresistible London Dry Gin 70cl, £17.50Blended with Telicherry black pepper, lemon verbena, cardamom, cumin and rowanberry.
Warner’s Dry Gin 0% 50cl, £18, warnersdistillery.com Our 0% Juniper Double Dry is the perfect twin to a tonic: herby, aromatic & zesty, pairing spicy cinnamon and cardamom with fresh lemon verbena and lemon thyme