# Cocktail-Inspired Alcohol-Free Sodas The Duchess Sugar-Free Sodas Taste Like a Gin and Tonic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugarfree-sodas References: [foodbev](http://www.foodbev.com/news/non-alcohol-gin-tonic-duchess-launch-september/) More consumers are looking for ways to decrease their intake of alcohol and other ingredients, so products like The Duchess Sugar-Free Sodas are being crafted with them in mind. The soda is crafted by using [juniper berries and other botanicals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarquins-cornish-dry-nonalcoholic-spirit) to flavor the tonic water in a way that makes it taste like it has gin in it. This makes it a distinctly different option for adult to enjoy without having to settle for traditional sodas or sugar-laden drinks. The Duchess Sugar-Free Sodas were described by the found of the company, Johannes Le Roux, when he said, "The Duchess was created for the conscious consumer – the healthy, discerning individual who wants the option of an [adult beverage without alcohol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-alcoholfree-cocktails). Whether at a business lunch or being the designated driver, for personal or religious reasons, The Duchess now offers you the choice of a [sugar-free, calorie-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordans-skinny-mixes-soda-collection), and hangover-free refreshment." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Alcohol-free Beverage Options:** The rise in demand for alcohol-free beverages creates opportunities for companies to develop unique and flavorful non-alcoholic options. - **Botanical-infused Drinks:** Incorporating natural botanicals into beverages provides opportunities for companies to create unique and health-conscious drinks. - **Sugar-free Sodas:** As consumers become more health-conscious, the pursuit of sugar-free options creates opportunities in the beverage industry. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** As more consumers search for non-alcoholic, health-conscious options, the beverage industry has the potential to create innovative products. - **Natural Ingredient Market:** With the demand for botanical-infused beverages on the rise, the natural ingredient market has the potential to expand and provide flavorful options for companies. - **Healthy Living Industry:** The growth of sugar-free options in the beverage industry aligns with the trend towards healthier living, creating opportunities in the healthy living industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premade Alcohol-Free Gin Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-af-cucumber-gt.md) - [Alcohol-Free Sparkling Tonics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-alcoholic-g-t.md) - [Zero-Proof Gin Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romeos-gin.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Gin Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citadelle-00.md) - [Sophisticated Botanical Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-soda.md) - [Low-Sugar Leisure Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leisure-sodas.md) - [Classical Non-Alcoholic Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-virgin.md) - [Alcohol-Free Gin Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beefeater-00.md) - [Alcohol-Free Gin Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/york-zero.md)