Curious Elixir No. 5 - Smoked Cherry Chocolate Non-Alcoholic Old Fashioned

It's rich and smoky — think dark cherry and chocolate with American oak, plus a bit of lingering burn from cayenne and ginger. It's the closest Curious gets to a non-alcoholic Old Fashioned.

No mixing needed — it's ready-to-pour. Pour it over ice and add a garnish; orange peel, a cherry, and/or rosemary all work beautifully.

Each 11.5 oz bottle has 25 calories, 5g carbs and 4g sugar. The base is carbonated filtered water with dark cherry, elderberry, organic orange and lemon juice concentrates, and extracts of cacao, ginger, American oak and gentian, plus coconut sugar, Shatavari root, cayenne, organic smoke flavors and sea salt.

Curious Elixirs is a New York-based company founded by JW (John) Wiseman, who started making booze-free craft cocktails after cutting back on alcohol himself. The brand's own blog says the elixirs are produced in small batches in the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York, in the town of Beacon. The company's LinkedIn page lists its headquarters in Marlboro, NY.

Yes, many non-alcoholic functional drinks contain ingredients scientifically linked to stress reduction, relaxation, or cognitive enhancement. Adaptogens like reishi mushroom promote calmness, while nootropics like Rhodiola Rosea may boost energy and mental clarity.

Most functional and nootropic drinks are made with natural ingredients and are safe for daily use. However, effects vary based on ingredients and individual sensitivities, so it’s best to check labels and consult a healthcare provider if you have concerns.

These beverages may help reduce stress, improve focus, enhance mood, and promote relaxation without the use of alcohol. Ingredients like ashwagandha, L-theanine, and lion’s mane mushroom are commonly included for their cognitive and stress-relief benefits.

Functional beverages are drinks infused with ingredients like adaptogens, nootropics, and botanicals to support wellness, reduce stress, and enhance cognitive function. Nootropic beverages, in particular, are designed to boost brain performance, improve focus, and support mental clarity. Most claims are not verified by the FDA, and effectiveness varies from consumer to consumer.

You can find a curated selection of premium functional and nootropic beverages at The Zero Proof, an online marketplace specializing in non-alcoholic drinks that support wellness and cognitive performance.

We carry a few hundred different products on our website with all different ingredients. We suggest you consult with your doctor regarding specific ingredients. Everything we carry is non-alcoholic-- less than 0.5% ABV-- and very popular with our customers who are pregnant (and those who aren't, too)!

Some of our products contain adaptogens, nootropics, and other herbs that are not recommended for people who are pregnant, but we're not doctors and do not give medical advice. Every body and pregnancy is different, so we suggest talking to a healthcare professional if you're unsure.

Not all of our non-alcoholic beverages are 100% alcohol-free. Some contain trace amounts of alcohol at less than 0.5% alcohol by volume.  This is consistent with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s labeling policy, which permits the use of the term, “non-alcoholic” to describe a product that contains less than 0.5% alcohol by volume.

If you are looking for products that are 0.0% alcohol by volume, look for the "Alcohol-Free" badge on the product page.