The best low- and no-alcohol drinks to serve with dinner this Christmas

Æcorn Aperitifs

Non-alcoholic ‘spirit’ label Seedlip unveiled the “world’s first” non-alcoholic aperitif range, Aecorn, earlier this year, and it has proven quite popular in the on-trade both as a cocktail ingredient and as an accompaniment to food menus. Each of the products in the range is made with verjus sourced from English vineyards, while acorns are used as a bittering agent to balance out the end result; a non-alcoholic option for more mature palates.

There are three in the range; Dry, Aromatic, and Bitter, each with their own aromas and flavour characteristics that make them a good option for food pairing.

The Dry, is reminiscent of dry vermouth, but also has a green note not dissimilar to Sauvignon Blanc, which makes it a good alternative to lighter white wines.

Aromatic is on the sweeter side, with smokey, spicy aromas of vanilla, clove, and cassia. Smoked cherrywood is also added to balance out the sweetness, making this a well-rounded option for pairing with dessert or coffee at the end of a meal.

Bitter, meanwhile, which is made with some English oak and does need to be diluted with soda, to dampen the bitterness. Seeing as it is best served as a spritz, it is a serve that stands up to any type of antipasti.

Price: From £17

Find it: The Whisky Exchange, Ocado, 31Dover, Selfridges