Seedlip Garden 108 - Non-alcoholic Spirit | Calorie Free, Sugar Free | Non-alcoholic Cocktails | 23.7fl oz (700ml)

Tastes just like a gin and tonic when mixed-more than any we have tried! But not the negative effects of alcohol-actually healthy.

I read about this product on Wirecutter, which gave a glowing review. Don't be fooled. This non-alcoholic drink nonetheless strongly resembled rubbing alcohol. It smells and tastes identical to Sea Breeze (the face cleaner). I was looking for herbs, cucumber, pea, etc., as was advertised. Nothing. The serving suggestion involving ginger ale did not help, just masked the flavor to such an extent that the drink was pointless. This was a very expensive mistake.

When mixed with tonic, this drink reminds me of a cucumber gin cocktail I used to make. It doesn't taste exactly like it, but it's very close, close enough to keep me happy. It also has a very appealing aroma. I read that the creation story was to bring about the summer memory of shelling peas. I associate cucumber more than peas with this concoction, but it is very refreshing. I've ordered some quince paste to try the quince collins recipe. This is the only non-alcoholic substitute for which I've wanted to purchase a second bottle!UPDATE: Second bottle - I wasn't crazy about the quince collins. So, the second bottle lasted a lot longer than the first - which could be good, as it is so expensive. Still, it does help cut back on alcohol and I can feel like I'm treating myself to a gin and tonic.

Pros: It's flavorful, has the right herbs, the unbottling and pouring experience feels like an expensive liquor. Genuinely a good replacement if you want a drink.Cons: Because the spirit being imitated is gin, there's no fizz, kick, or other disguise. After a while, it starts to seem like an expensive flavored water.Overall: A strong alternative to having a spirit on the rocks.

I personally do not like the cucumber-forward flavor, but my wife likes it just fine. My bigger complaint is that for the price of a medium-high quality gin or liquor, I expect a more intense flavor that holds up when mixed with soda water. Mind you I'm not saying this should taste like gin, I'm saying if I were to mix 1oz of gin with 4oz of soda water (not that you would want to do that) I would clearly be able to taste the gin. With this spirit the flavor gets all but lost.It's not bad, but $32 for 700ml of lightly flavored water is not a good value.

As someone who can't drink due to an alcohol allergy this is a godsend! When I make virgin cocktails with this it has a complex adult (not sweet) taste. I think a lot of people who can't drink will really appreciate this especially when the only virgin options are usually super sugary lemonades/soda etc. The bottle is pricey but so are nicer spirits so I don't mind, although I do hope more bars/restaurants will stock this as it's the kind of thing I'd love to order while out.It seems like people are upset this doesn't taste exactly like gin, but I think you need to have an open mind, it's a unique product with a unique taste and mixed with tonic waters etc. it really tastes amazing.If you can handle alcohol I think you'd be more likely to brush this product aside as it's expensive and not exactly a replacement for gin, but if you're someone who has to stay away from alcohol (or is really motivated to cut back) let me tell you it's worth it!

arrived promptly + in good condition. the flavor is... interesting. i think i like it but it is sweeter than i had expected. it smells like gin + sweet-mint but tastes like sweetened cucumber water with a pickle aftertaste- the rosemary/ thyme/ hops notes that are supposed to be in there are too subtle for my tastebuds i guess. it is a nice change up though + helps make "cocktail hour" a bit more fun for a pregnant mom. i get to have a drink that feels special so i dont feel left out + i have fun with the crafting drinks a bit (i like mixing it in with some orange blossom syrup, lemon + sparkling water). additionally, i use much more of it per drink than the usual 4oz. pour you would normally add to a real cocktail so i am going through it faster than expected as well. the recipes on the seedlip website are fun though and it is zero calories so, if still interested, i would start with another flavor if i were you.

I do enjoy the flavor, and did need the 2oz pour, which I mixed with soda water. I thought it was a bit vegetal, and mint forward. I was trying to reproduce my standby of Ketel One Cucumber Mint and soda. This is close-ish, and with a cucumber garnish would be even nicer. My main objections to this are the cost, and the bottle size. I don't know why they've opted for a 700ml bottle instead of a standard 750ml, but it seems like a philosophy of "shrinkflation" before there was anything to shrink. I find the cost of this product to be its most off-putting flaw. The $31 for this bottle puts you in the neighborhood of the price range of some very decent spirits, for which you'd receive a larger bottle. At half the price, I think I would buy Seedlip, just for the novelty and convenience, but in the future, I think I'll just buy a cucumber and some mint leaves and a lemon.