Curious Elixir No. 8 (Single Bottle)

It's rich and bittersweet, built on blackberry, blueberry and fig with herbs, roots and spices behind them. Think dark berries and bitter herbs — a good match if you enjoy amaro or port.

No. 8 is ready-to-pour, so nothing to mix. Enjoy it neat or spritzed, before or after a meal as a digestif-style sipper.

Each bottle is 11.5 fl oz. The palate comes from blackberry, blueberry, fig, herbs, roots and spices, plus adaptogenic mushrooms.

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.

For a drink to be legally non-alcoholic, it has to be 0.5% alcohol by volume or less. While this doesn't make it totally alcohol-free, it does mean it is impossible to experience any intoxication or other psychoactive effects from alcohol. For context, a slice of sourdough bread or a ripe banana has more alcohol by volume than any of our drinks!

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.

Non-alcoholic spirits are specifically developed for mixing in non-alcoholic cocktails. These spirits taste great when mixed with soda water, tonic water, sodas, juices, and even other non-alcoholic spirits, but they might taste a little weird on their own. You're welcome to try them neat (we can't stop you!), but we don't recommend assessing whether or not you like a non-alcoholic spirit without mixing it, first.