LOW AND NO ALCOHOL

1 2019 Braida Brachetto d’Acqui, Piedmont, Italy, 5.5% ABV, $24 for 375ml

Braida has been a hidden secret for decades; it’s low in alcohol and has a light fizz similar to a Moscato but with more complex flavours. Intensely floral with just the right amount of raspberries and strawberries to make it the essential brunch wine. enoteca.com.au

2 NON 3 Toasted Cinnamon & Yuzu, Melbourne, Vic, 0% ABV, $30 for 750ml

Yuzu – an aromatic Japanese citrus – has taken the world by storm this year and NON has elevated this non-alcoholic offering with the addition of Sri Lankan cinnamon and Murray River salt to draw out floral characters, to create the perfect poolside aperitif. pnvmerchants.com

3 Sobah Finger Lime Cerveza, Burleigh Heads, Qld, 0.05% ABV, $18 for 4 x 330ml

Sobah is an Aboriginal-owned company delivering quality non-alcoholic craft beer made with native Australian fruits and botanicals. The finger lime cerveza is its take on Mexican beer – but better. The finger lime adds a floral citrus note to the crisp and hoppy flavours. sobah.com.au

4 Vacay Kakadu Plum Alcoholic Seltzer, Sydney, NSW, 4% ABV, $22 for 4 x 330ml

Move over White Claw – there’s a new alcoholic seltzer in town and it’s 100 per cent Australian-owned and made. Equal parts refreshing and flavoursome, the Kakadu Plum delivers a cranberry-like tartness that’s the perfect alternative to soft drink mixers (while also being low carb and only 61 calories). vacayseltzer.com

5 Lyres Spiced Cane Spirit,

Sydney, NSW, 0% ABV, $45 for 700ml

There’s a good reason why Lyre’s is the most awarded non-alcoholic spirit company in the world, celebrated for its accurate and concentrated flavours. The Spiced Cane (a take on spiced rum) is perfect for an Espresso Martini nightcap or a refreshing Dark and Stormy without the hangxiety. lyres.com.au