Exclusive Review of CEDER'S Distilled Non-Alcoholic Gin

CEDER'S Distilled Non-Alcoholic Gin is a new product line from Ceder's that aims to offer alternatives to alcoholic gin. What do they taste like? How do they compare with traditional gin? Read this review to find out.

What is CEDER'S Distilled Non-Alcoholic Gin?

CEDER'S Distilled Non-Alcoholic Gin is an alcohol-free gin made using water, sugar, botanicals, and CO2. It's designed to taste like the original drink without the use of alcohol. This product is perfect for those with an alcohol intolerance or those who are trying to cut back on liquor consumption.

It's also perfect for people who have a problem with alcohol or who want to reduce their calorie intake, but love classic gin! It's great, too, for those who would like to drink classic gin, but are on medication and cannot drink alcohol.

The name "Ceder" comes from the magnificent Cederberg region, a municipality in Western Cape province, South Africa. This area is well-known for its rugged beauty and unique plants, some of which have found their way into these new drinks. It's the result of an international partnership between the husband-wife team of South African-born Craig Hutchinson and Maria Sehlström from Sweden. The two created an alt-gin in 2017 by blending South African herbs such as fynbos and rooibos, and mixing them with Swedish spring water.

Their goal was to create a non-alcoholic gin that allows people to "escape" their busy lives and find inner peace and harmony.

Launched in 2018, Ceder's is distributed worldwide by Pernod Ricard, the multinational alcoholic beverages company.

The non-alcoholic gin alternatives are available in four flavors:

  • The balanced Classic
  • Spicy and exotic Wild
  • Tranquil and refreshing Crisp
  • Enticing Pink Rose

Other than these, there is also the energizing sparkling water infused with cucumber, juniper, and chamomile - Ceder's Crisp and Cucumber Bubbly.

A Review of the Taste

Native botanicals from the Cederberg mountains and pure water from Sweden set these alternative apart. Juniper berries contribute a pleasant pine aroma, while citrus and other botanicals add a layer of complexity to the intensity and authenticity.

All these gin alternatives taste good on their own, but you can always add other ingredients, including mint, raspberries, lemon juice, or grapes, to enhance their flavors.

CEDER's Classic Gin Alternative

This distilled, non-alcoholic gin gets its exquisite flavors from juniper berries. coriander, and rooibos. Rooibos translates to "red bush," a plant endemic to Western Cape. Its floral and earthy notes complement the fresh flavors of coriander and juniper yielding a pleasant experience. If you are looking for something close to traditional gin, Ceder's Classic is the perfect choice.

A 50-ml serving of Ceder's Classic contains:

  • 1 calorie
  • less than 1 gram sugar
  • 1 gram carbohydrate
  • less than 0.5 percent ABV

CEDER'S Crisp Gin Alternative

Refreshing, light, and crispy are the first things that come to mind when you take a sip of Ceder's Crisp. The botanicals responsible for this refreshing taste are chamomile and cucumber, which blend well with juniper.

When you open the bottle, the cucumber aroma hits you, followed by juniper and chamomile. While the Ceder's site says it is a perfect substitute for gin and tonic, you can mix it with elderflower tonic water or any other tonic to get achieve the right balance. The crisp taste makes it easy to drink as it doesn't have the overly sweet or bitter taste of some other non-alcoholic gins.

In terms of the nutritional breakdown, a 50-ml serving size of Ceder's Crisp contains:

  • 2 calories
  • less than 1 gram sugar
  • 2 grams carbohydrates
  • less than 0.5 percent ABV

CEDER'S Wild Gin Alternative

Close to 50 percent of reviewers say they would recommend Ceder's Wild Gin Alternative to a friend. The gin alternative has received above-average ratings for intensity, authenticity, and taste.

While juniper and rooibos are common to the Classic, Crisp, and Wild gin alternatives from Ceder, the Wild Gin alternative spices it up with clove and ginger. The result is an aromatic, exotic, and spicy drink that can be enjoyed on cold and rainy days. One of the best ways to serve this is with ice, tonic water, basil, and grapefruit or mint.

A 50-ml serving of Ceder's Wild contains:

  • 2 calories
  • less than 1 gram sugar
  • 1 gram carbohydrate
  • less than 0.5 percent ABV

CEDER'S Pink Rose Gin Alternative

Distilled with a unique infusion of real rose petals, hibiscus, and juniper, Pink Rose gin alternative is delicately balanced. You will particularly enjoy the perfect mix of sweetness and floral notes that makes it a delicious and refreshing alternative to traditional gin. Adding a slice of lime, some raspberries, mint, and tonic water is a great way to balance the sweetness and enjoy an invigorating drink on a hot summer day.

A 50-ml serving of Ceder's Pink Rose Gin Alternative contains:

  • 2 calories
  • less than 1 gram sugar
  • 1 gram carbohydrate
  • less than 0.5 percent ABV

CEDER'S Crisp and Cucumber Bubbly

This gin alternative contains natural sparkling water that is low in calories, sugar, and carbs. It is made with cucumbers, chamomile, juniper, and carbonated water. This healthy drink alternative can be enjoyed on its own or as a mixer.

A 50-ml serving of Ceder's Crisp and Cucumber Bubbly contains:

  • 2 calories
  • less than 1 gram sugar
  • 1 gram carbohydrate
  • less than 0.5 percent ABV

Where to find CEDER'S Crisp Distilled Non-Alcoholic Gin

To sum up, CEDER'S non-alcoholic gin is a great low-calorie and refreshing alternative to traditional gin. It has a light, crisp taste with no hangover. It's also great for parties as it can be consumed in shots as well.

If you'd like to try CEDER'S, go to Better Rhodes today!