# Relaxing Non-Alcoholic Social Drinks Sentia Spirits are Enhanced with Neurochemical Elements By Josh Thompson-Persaud | Published 2021-05-10 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sentia-spirit References: [businessinsider](https://www.businessinsider.com/i-tried-alcohol-free-drink-professor-relaxed-alcohol-no-hangover-2021-3) & [sentiaspirits](http://sentiaspirits.com/product-page/sentia-20cl) [Sentia Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholfree-cider) are [non-alcoholic beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerbloom) that tout similar social benefits to traditional alcoholic beverages–but without the negative side effects or hangover. The brainchild of pharmacology professor David Nutt, Sentia Spirits contain a set of secret ingredients that work on the GABA-A receptors in the brain, helping the drinker feel comfortable and relaxed–whether they're looking for a chatty night out or a cozy night in. Sentia Spirits are particularly appealing to young and middle-aged health-conscious consumers looking for working alternatives to alcoholic beverages. The beverages are made up of a [nootropic botanical blend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiling-wolf-drinks) that acts organically on the brain and body to increase sociability. This blend is packaged in a fruity flavor that contains notes of cardamom, blackberry, and hibiscus. Because Sentia Spirits are non-alcoholic, they can be thoughtfully enjoyed without the worry of the legal limitations of intoxication. Image Credit: The Social Drinks Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-alcoholic Social Drinks:** The rise of non-alcoholic social drinks that provide similar benefits to traditional alcoholic beverages without the negative side effects presents an opportunity for beverage companies to tap into the health-conscious consumer market. - **Nootropic Beverages:** The incorporation of nootropic ingredients in non-alcoholic beverages like Sentia Spirits presents an opportunity to appeal to consumers looking for functional drinks that provide cognitive benefits. - **Relaxation Beverages:** The popularity of Sentia Spirits and other relaxation beverages that promote feelings of comfort and relaxation present a disruptive innovation opportunity for the beverage industry to create new product lines and experiences for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage:** The beverage industry has an opportunity to tap into the growing market of health-conscious consumers looking for non-alcoholic social drinks that offer social benefits without the negative side effects. - **Functional Food and Beverage:** With the incorporation of nootropic ingredients in Sentia Spirits and other beverages, the functional food and beverage industry can expand their product offerings to include cognitive enhancing beverages. - **Hospitality:** The rise of non-alcoholic social drinks presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the hospitality industry to expand their beverage menus and create new social experiences for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dry January Enhancing Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sentia-spirits.md) - [Calming Non-Alcoholic Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaba-spirits.md) - [Mindful Alcohol-Free Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaba-labs.md) - [Botanical-Based Mood-Enhancing Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodenhancing-spirits.md) - [Nootropic Zero-Alcohol Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noot-zero-alcohol-cocktails.md) - [Functional Alcohol-Free Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonbuz.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Functional Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-spirits.md) - [Functional Non-Alcoholic Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aplos.md) - [Alcohol-Free Unwind Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-chaser.md)