Zero-Proof & Perfect

Gone are the days when asking for a non-alcoholic drink at a bar resigned you to Shirley Temples or plain soda water. In recent years, the options for interesting and flavorful alternatives to alcohol have bloomed. Uniworld keeps several of these stocked onboard our company-owned ships, and our talented bartenders love to get creative with them. Wondering what to order when you get onboard? Keep reading for a few of our recommendations.

Perfect for a warm afternoon in Provence, our Lavender Collins can be made with Tanquerey 0.0. The subtle botanicals in their blend go excellently with a splash of soda water, a squeeze of lemon, and lavender syrup.

Visiting Amsterdam and want a taste of the city’s famous brew without the buzz? Heineken produces a 100% alcohol free version, Heineken 0.0, with a nice fruity, slightly malty flavor.

Lyre’s American Malt offers a wonderful substitute for Bourbon in Uniworld’s classic “Elder Bourbon” cocktail. Order this when you sail through Austria on the S.S. Maria Theresa to enjoy a favorite Austrian flavor—elderberry syrup.

Ask our bartenders to level up your zero-proof gin and tonic with Seedlip Garden 108. The spirit’s subtle notes of rosemary and thyme, finished off with a lime wedge and tonic water, makes for a particularly refreshing drink.

The next time you’re sitting up on the sun deck for a sailing past the vineyards of the Rhine, remember that not all of those grapes are destined for a typical bottle of wine. Ask a bartender to bring you a crisp glass of Light Live white, made by a well-respected German producer of non-alcoholic wines.

Torres, a Spanish winery that produces regular and 0.0 wines alike, makes a fantastic red blend of Grenache and Syrah. We suggest ordering this one at dinner if there’s a lamb dish calling your name.

Note: The contents of this article are accurate as of the publication date. Uniworld itineraries and inclusions are subject to change at any time.