# Non-Alcoholic Shrub Infusions Sprigster is a Premium Spirit Substitute Within a G&T or Aperitif By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-07-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprigster References: [foodanddrinktechnology](https://www.foodanddrinktechnology.com/news/43239/emerging-non-alcoholic-drinks-brand-announces-on-trade-line-up/) & [sprigsterdrinks](https://www.sprigsterdrinks.com/)  The newest creation from premium consumer drinks brand Sprigster is the Sprigster Fizz, a [natural non-alcoholic product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-canned-spritzes) that's full of flavor or versatility. The refreshing non-alcoholic shrub infusion features hops for dryness, rhubarb for tanginess, ginger for zesty heat and fennel seeds for a touch of anise. And thanks to an English Discovery Apple reduction, the modern interpretation of an old English shrub is complete. The foraged ingredients that make up Sprigster Fizz as a non-alcoholic shrub infusion are hot-steeped, fermented, distilled and infused for three weeks to develop its complex flavor profile. Sprigster is a flavorful alternative for creating a [gin and tonic or alcoholic aperitif](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarquins-cornish-dry-nonalcoholic-spirit) and it was created by the team behind award-winning and critically acclaimed restaurant Pythouse Kitchen Garden. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-alcoholic Beverages:** Opportunities for creating unique and flavorful non-alcoholic beverages that can replace traditional alcoholic options. - **Foraging and Local Ingredients:** Incorporating unique local ingredients and foraging into non-alcoholic beverage production for a unique taste. - **Fermented and Infused Products:** The use of fermentation and infusion in non-alcoholic beverage production to develop complex flavor profiles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** There is an opportunity for the beverage industry to create unique and flavorful non-alcoholic options to appeal to a wider audience. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can incorporate foraged and local ingredients into their non-alcoholic beverage programs for a unique and memorable experience for their guests. - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can use fermentation and infusion to create unique and complex non-alcoholic beverage options, providing a memorable experience for their diners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubbly Canned Superdrinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrubbly.md) - [RTD Alcohol-Free Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-free-spritzes.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Rhubarb Aperitifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-root-rhubarb.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Aperitif Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strykk-not-aperitivo.md) - [Zero-Proof Botanical Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junipre.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Citrus Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-citrus-spritz.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Spritzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weekday-vibes.md) - [Versatile Alcohol-Free Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atopia-nonalcoholic-spirits.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Canned Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-canned-spritzes.md)