This Homemade Non-Alcoholic Gin Tastes Like the Real Thing

In this post:

• What Does The Gin Substitute Actually Taste Like? (Honest Answer)

• The 3-Step Method (Steeped Like Tea, Not Distilled)

• Will This Non-Alcoholic Gin Substitute Look Weird in My Glass?

• Ingredient Swaps If You're Missing Something

What Does The Gin Substitute Actually Taste Like? (Honest Answer)

I made a homemade non-alcoholic gin, and put it side by side next to real gin as a blind taste test - I couldn't tell the difference! If you like the taste of gin but not the calories or alcohol, this is for you. This post covers exactly how I made it (it's easier than you'd think).

When I'm watching my calories, the first thing to go is alcohol - and I turn to my non-alcoholic gin alternative. My alcohol free gin is full of flavor - with all the taste of gin without the guilt!

Alcohol has a ton of wasted calories, and it's pretty easy to remove from my diet. That said, I do enjoy the taste of a good gin, and I wanted to be able to enjoy a cocktail at night. Water is plain and boring, and I already drink a gallon a day so, at night, the last thing I want is more water.

If you are like me, I'm sure you've tried non-alcoholic gin in the past, mine is different than what you can find at the store. Essentially, mine is a tea, and it's also not distilled in any way.

This gin, while not clear, tastes like regular gin! I made a mocktail using my gin and a regular gin and when tasting blind I could not tell the difference. Creating a shrub-inspired mocktail that tasted great and based on looks alone looked the same as a regular cocktail!

Read this week's post to find out more about my non-alcoholic gin alternative.

The 3-Step Method (Steeped Like Tea, Not Distilled)

This non-alcoholic gin alternative is basically a tea. While the infusion period takes a while, the effort is very minimal.

How to make this great non-alcoholic gin alternative at home in 3 easy steps:

1. Steep juniper berries; after 12 hours, add remaining ingredients

2. Strain after 36 hours

3. Bottle and use like regular gin

Jump to the full recipe

Will This Non-Alcoholic Gin Substitute Look Weird in My Glass?

The first thing you will notice is that this gin alternative is a different color than the gin you buy at the store. This gin is essentially a steeped tea and is not distilled to make it clear. My gin is a brown color that reminds me of a strong cup of tea.

Use non-alcoholic gin as you would regular gin. Note the color may differ as this is brown, and not clear. I love gin on the rocks, so I frequently add ice to a glass, pour my non-alcoholic gin over and enjoy!

Another recommendation would be to add this gin to any of the mocktails on my blog - I even have a mocktail that uses my gin.

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This is a great gin substitute for mocktails!

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Ingredient Swaps If You're Missing Something

If you have a favorite gin, I recommend researching how it's made. What botanicals do they use? Are there flavors you love - include those in your gin!

Here's a small list of things I'd love to try to add to future batches:

• Orange Peel

• Nutmeg

• Almonds

• Cinnamon

• Grapefruit Peel

• Ginger

• Cranberries

Have you tried to make this non-alcoholic gin alternative? What are your favorite flavors to include in your gin? Can't wait to see how you make this non-alcoholic gin substitute your own!