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The result was a list of 73 products that were eagerly tested over a two-day period.
After sipping, ranking and debating, our editors settled on nine nonalcoholic cocktails that we loved.
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Here are the best canned mocktails, from a margarita-inspired beverage to a spritz that packs a punch.
What to know:The bright yellow color may be off-putting to some.
Peak Cocktails puts their spin on aclassic margarita, making passion fruit the star flavor.
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Our testers loved the tartness of the fruit and that the faux margarita wasnt too sweet.
We think it would be delicious served over ice to keep it cool.
Overall, we think youll enjoy sipping on this tart passion fruit margarita mocktail.
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What to know:The smell of mint may be overpowering to some.
Our testers thought the combination of mint and lime was spot-on and enjoyed the tart-sweet flavor.
What to know:The bitterness may be unpalatable for some.
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Fresh grapefruit flavor is prominent in this adaptogen-rich mocktail.
Its slightly bitter, but not too sweet, just what you want.
While one tester wanted even more grapefruit flavor, the majority were pleased with it as is.
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What to know:It does contain caffeine, although its minimal.
The lime hits the palate first and is followed by the bite ofginger.
Our testers thought the ginger flavor was really nice and didnt find it too spicy or overwhelming.
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The yellow-ish hue of the adaptogen-rich mocktail reminded testers of ginger ale and reinforced the flavors they were tasting.
What to know:The chili may be over-powering to some.
Chili flavor is prominent in the drink and provides a nice lingering heat in the back of the throat.
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Bitterness is also present in the drink and adds a nice astringent quality.
Whichever option you choose from Ghia, we know youll love it.
What to know:The scent may be off-putting for some.
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One tester described the flavor as slightly sweet and citrusy with a nice bitterness, and others agreed.
What to know:Some people may find it a little sweet.
Aside from its vibrant hue, the flavor is on par, too.
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It was a little sweet for some of our testers, but the bitterness helped balance it.
The truly mezcal-like smokiness played well with the bitterness of the drink.
It left one tester saying the drink felt like a fancy bar cocktail.
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What to know:The color is much darker than you might expect.
I would pour this over ice and add an orange peel.
Those are sound endorsements, so we know youll enjoy it, too.
Alex Loh
This mocktail immediately caught the eye of our testers, thanks to its gorgeous dark red hue.
Its a little bitter with a hint of peppery flavor that melds together beautifully.
We had one miscellaneous category that encompassed any one-off products that we discovered during our research.
For example, the miscellaneous category included an espresso martini, a Painkiller-inspired drink and a blackberry-hibiscus Bellini.
We had six testers, including registered dietitians and food editors.
Each tester went into the tasting with an intention that reflected their personal drinking habits.
Our testers ranked products to determine their favorites, taking note of the appearance, scent and taste.
For products that werent chosen, a lot of the feedback our testers gave related to the flavor.
She has taste-tested hundreds of products, from canned tuna to salsa.
The testers included food editors and registered dietitians.
