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

Nine Elms No. 18

Red wine is a notoriously tricky thing to replicate when it comes to low and no-alcohol drinks, but the producers behind Nine Elms No. 18 have managed to add something with a semblance to tannin, which means this is a good option if you want something to pair with meat.

The non-alcoholic tipple is the first in a series of releases from the distillery specially designed to complement food. It takes the juices from four different varieties of berry and botanical infusions from 20 different flowers, herbs and spices.

While we weren’t entirely blown away by this product when we tried it by itself earlier this year, it can also be used as the base for many a low ABV cocktail or mixed drink, which can elevate the flavour of the end result, so you can tailor it to your personal preferences and serve it as you would in a traditional wine glass.

The serve has gained listings at Michelin-starred restaurant The Clove Club and hot new hotel The Standard, and we admit on our second attempt trying this, it can be paired broad range of rich, savoury dishes.

Price: £19.95

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