This Homemade Non-Alcoholic Gin Tastes Like the Real Thing

Why I Love This Non-Alcoholic Gin Alternative

I made a homemade non-alcoholic gin, and put it side by side next to real gin as a blind taste test - I couldn't tell the difference! If you like the taste of gin but not the calories or alcohol, this is for you.

When I'm watching my calories, the first thing to go is alcohol - and I turn to my non-alcoholic gin alternative. My alcohol free gin is full of flavor - with all the taste of gin without the guilt!

Alcohol has a ton of wasted calories, and it's pretty easy to remove from my diet. That said, I do enjoy the taste of a good gin, and I wanted to be able to enjoy a cocktail at night. Water is plain and boring, and I already drink a gallon a day so, at night, the last thing I want is more water.

If you are like me, I'm sure you've tried non-alcoholic gin in the past, mine is different than what you can find at the store. Essentially, mine is a tea, and it's also not distilled in any way.

This gin, while not clear, tastes like regular gin! I made a mocktail using my gin and a regular gin and when tasting blind I could not tell the difference. Creating a shrub-inspired mocktail that tasted great and based on looks alone looked the same as a regular cocktail!

Read this week's post to find out more about my non-alcoholic gin alternative.

How To Use Non-Alcoholic Gin Alternative

The first thing you will notice is that this gin alternative is a different color than the gin you buy at the store. This gin is essentially a steeped tea and is not distilled to make it clear. My gin is a brown color that reminds me of a strong cup of tea.

Use non-alcoholic gin as you would regular gin. Note the color may differ as this is brown, and not clear. I love gin on the rocks, so I frequently add ice to a glass, pour my non-alcoholic gin over and enjoy!

Another recommendation would be to add this gin to any of the mocktails on my blog - I even have a mocktail that uses my gin.

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This is a great gin substitute for mocktails!

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What I'd Try Next Time

If you have a favorite gin, I recommend researching how it's made. What botanicals do they use? Are there flavors you love - include those in your gin!

Here's a small list of things I'd love to try to add to future batches:

• Orange Peel

• Nutmeg

• Almonds

• Cinnamon

• Grapefruit Peel

• Ginger

• Cranberries

Have you tried to make this non-alcoholic gin alternative? What are your favorite flavors to include in your gin? Can't wait to see how you make non-alcoholic gin alternative your own!