The Best Store-Bought Mocktails of 2026, According to Food Network Staffers

“My vote would be for the Phony Negroni by St. Agrestis! It's perfectly balanced and quintessentially bitter. And truthfully, I don't miss the alcohol," says Recipe Developer Amanda Neal. Instead, the Phony Negroni combines 30 real, raw non-GMO ingredients like carbonated water, citric acid, fruit juice, cane sugar and more to create the layers, aroma and mouthfeel of a proper cocktail. And considering the three-ingredient Negroni cocktail traditionally only contains alcohol (gin, Campari and sweet vermouth), the fact that St. Agrestis created a version with no alcohol "is delightfully impressive," adds Neal.

Mindful drinking is a common theme among mocktail brands, with Recess being one of the leading contenders thanks to their guayusa- and adaptogen-infused cans designed to promote subtle energy boosts and a sense of calmness. Not to mention, the packaging makes us want to invite Recess to every outdoor BBQ. While there are multiple flavors to choose from like a Classic "Cosmo" and Watermelon "Mojito," Commerce Editor Laura James recently tried the Happy Hour Sampler and specifically loved the Grapefruit “Paloma” and Lime “Margarita." "Both are citrusy, refreshing and not too sweet. These zero-proof drinks are reminiscent of the real-deal alcoholic versions," she says.

Crafted using their bespoke maceration, distillation, filtration and blending process, Seedlip spirits are created without any alcohol or sugar — resulting in the freshest, zestiest and most vibrant spirit. “I'm convinced there is no better non-alcoholic spirit on the market than Seedlip," says Newsletter Editor Ellie Sanders. "My go-to mocktail is a Moscow Mule made with Seedlip Spice 94, club soda and a little lime juice." But if a refreshing spritz is more your style, we recommend the Seedlip Garden 108 mixed with tonic, or the new Notas de Agave flavor to make a Paloma. And let's be honest, playing mixologist is half the fun when it comes to enjoying any beverage.

Ghia’s Le Spritz in Lime & Salt offers the perfect balance of tart citrus and a crisp saltiness that "tastes as good, if not better, than a craft cocktail," according to Laura James. Made with an abundance of potent ingredients like lemon balm, lime peel, yuzu, eucalyptus, orange and rosemary extracts, Ghia describes this flavor as their "signature apertivo" with all of the spirit and zero booze that still satisfies a spritz craving. While these cans are a little pricey, "I think it’s more than worth it, especially since they're ready-to-drink and don’t require any mixing,” James adds.

Free Spirits' unique profile comes from swapping alcohol with B-Vitamins to naturally enhance your mood and energy level, which is the perfect alternative for those who love a light buzz without the dreadful morning-after. But more specifically, our editors called this variety out for its authentic margarita taste, even without tequila. “I particularly liked this drink because it truly tasted like a margarita without the alcoholic taste. The agave added the perfect sweetener without making it overly sweet, and I liked the fizziness because it made it seem like I was drinking a margarita straight from the mixer," said Commerce Editorial Intern Amelia Chang. Online Editorial Coordinator Sabrina Choudhary also loves the agave flavor, along with the limey acidity and "enough sweetness to match a classic margarita. It's perfectly refreshing for summer, but with a little more oomph than a glass of limeade," she said.

As far as non-alcoholic brands go, Ghia is the one that Laura James repurchases the most, specifically the Original Non-Alcoholic Apéritif. "It tastes citrusy, bitter and refreshing, similar to an Italian amaro, with a slight herbal finish," she explains. It contains yuzu, orange, lemon balm and rosemary extracts and only three grams of sugar per serving. In fact, "when mixed as one part Ghia and two parts bubbles, it can make 17 servings — so it goes further than you might think," she adds. Similar to the other picks on our list, the opportunities for creation are endless with this Ghia Original. James recommends mixing it with simple syrup or a sweetened carbonated drink if you want a sweeter mocktail.

If your go-to alcoholic beverage is beer instead of a cocktail, we're also big fans of this non-alcoholic beer, Bero. Co-creators John Herman and actor Tom Holland recently developed the brand to find a balance between pleasure and moderation, which any beer lover might admit where has this been all our lives? Associate Commerce Editor Julia Morlino agrees, saying "Bero absolutely delivers that full-bodied, hoppy and crisp flavor of a real craft beer that's easier to drink when you're not battling an incoming buzz. And as a fan of Tom Holland and following his sobriety journey, I couldn't help but instantly add these to cart." Currently, Bero sells four varieties named Kingston Golden Pils, Edge Hill Hazy IPA, Noon Wheat and Double Tasty West Coast Style IPA, each boasting their own bodies and notes the way all kinds of draft beer does.

For a non-alcoholic wine option, we like Libby Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine — specifically this white variety. Libby delivers the same full-body, clean and crisp sip you'd expect from a glass of wine, all thanks to the brand's dealcoholization process. They craft their wines through a traditional winemaking process to retain an authentic mouthfeel, flavor and aroma, then carefully remove the alcohol to leave consumers with a deliciously true-tasting wine alternative. "I haven't been impressed by other non-alcoholic wines, but this sparkling white was pleasantly surprising," says Sabrina Choudhary. "It's dry enough to mimic a regular glass of wine, and in a pinch it actually worked as a decent substitute in our Classic Shrimp Scampi." Plus, these wines come in 750ml bottles with a resealable swing top for on-the-go enjoyment. We see multiple picnics with a bottle of Libby in our future.