# Non-Alcoholic Mezcal Spirits St. Mezcal by Little Saints Features 100mg of Lion's Mane Per Serving By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-05-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-saints References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/news/2023/little-saints-introduces-st-mezcal-their-first-non-alcoholic-spirit/) & [littlesaints](https://littlesaints.com/products/st-mezcal?variant=43116233687193)  Despite being the fastest-growing spirit in the United States, mezcal is the least represented in the non-alcoholic space, and [Little Saints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholfree-whiskey-alternative) is remedying this with its latest release. St. Mezcal is a new non-alcoholic offering that stays true to mezcal’s signature smokiness, and it taps into the aromatic, mood-boosting properties of palo santo. With 100mg of [lion's mane per serving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-seltzers), St. Mezcal is said to deliver a “rich and nuanced sensory experience” along with a “pepper-y bite that won't get diluted in your favorite cocktails.” With this launch, Little Saints is setting itself apart as the first spirit producer (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) to use pure palo santo extract. Packaged in a Mezcal-inspired 750ml glass bottle, St. Mezcal can be consumed neat or used as a [non-alcoholic replacement for mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mock-one-nonalcoholic-spirits) and cocktail recipes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Non-alcoholic Spirits:** The growth of the non-alcoholic beverage industry presents an opportunity to introduce more non-alcoholic variations of popular alcoholic spirits like mezcal. - **Health-boosting Ingredients:** The demand for healthier beverage options presents an opportunity to incorporate health-boosting ingredients like lion's mane into non-alcoholic spirits. - **Unconventional Flavors:** Incorporating unconventional flavors like palo santo into non-alcoholic spirits provides a unique sensory experience for consumers looking for something new. ### Where This Applies - **Non-alcoholic Beverages:** The non-alcoholic beverage industry can capitalize on the growing demand for healthier and alcohol-free alternatives to traditional spirits. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can benefit from the addition of health-boosting ingredients like lion's mane into non-alcoholic spirits and beverages. - **Cocktail and Bar Industry:** The cocktail and bar industry can offer unique non-alcoholic cocktail options like the St. Mezcal which can cater to a diverse customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alcohol-Free Mezcal Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholfree-mezcal.md) - [Alcohol-Free Whiskey Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholfree-whiskey-alternative.md) - [Mushroom-Made Gin Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-saints-st-juniper.md) - [Spicy Canned Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-mocktails.md) - [Functional Mezcal-Based Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madre-mezcal-1.md) - [Mushroom-Based Non-Alcoholic Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champignon-dreams.md) - [Zero-ABV Tequila Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-alcoholic-tequilas.md) - [Premium Non-Alcoholic Agave Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almave.md) - [Clean Artisanal Mezcals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doce-mezcal.md)