# Cocktail-Inspired Alcohol Alternatives 'Bar None' Offers Sophisticated Alcohol-Free Drinks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-alternatives References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/13187-coca-cola-testing-cocktail-inspired-beverages) & [drinkbarnone](https://www.drinkbarnone.com/) At a time when many consumers are drinking less and looking for flavorful, alcohol-free experiences, there have never been more satiating alcohol alternatives to choose from. The [Coca-Cola Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cocacola-co-mini-cans) is now exploring the world of zero-alcohol products with a new brand by the name of 'Bar None,' which provides sophisticated, [cocktail-inspired beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-inspired-brews). While alcohol-free options of the past have caused consumers to settle for sugar-laden mocktails and sodas, a new wave of products is offering a low-sugar approach. Bar None's beverages are sweetened with juice or cane sugar and contain between 70 to 130 calories. Some of the creative alcohol alternatives offered by Bar None include the Ginger Mule, a [Sparkling Sangria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-sangria-spice), a Dry Cider and the Bellini Spritz, all of which are packaged in tall amber bottles like beer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Low-sugar Alcohol Alternatives:** Opportunity for creating innovative alcohol-free beverages that provide a low-sugar experience. - **Sophisticated Mocktails:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the creation of sophisticated and flavorful alcohol-free drinks. - **Cocktail-inspired Zero-alcohol Brands:** Creating new brands that offer cocktail-inspired experiences without the presence of alcohol. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Opportunity for beverage manufacturers to develop and produce low-sugar, alcohol-free options. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Disruptive potential for the hospitality industry to offer more sophisticated and enjoyable alcohol-free drink options, enhancing the guest experience. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Opportunity for retailers and e-commerce platforms to market and sell a wide range of cocktail-inspired zero-alcohol beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Zero-Proof Alcohol Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-alcoholfree-cocktails.md) - [Curated Alcohol-Free Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-00.md) - [RTD No-Alcohol Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booze-free-cocktails.md) - [Zero-Proof Botanical Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteau.md) - [Alcohol Alternative Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-af.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Spirit Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-co.md) - [Zero-Proof Brunch Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauxmosa.md) - [All-Natural Alcohol-Free Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-cocktail-co.md) - [Zero-Proof Mocktail Variety Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocktail-variety-pack.md)