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You don't need to be giving up the booze to want to give your fridge a bit of a fizzy drinks overhaul. If your go-to pick-me-up is a fizzy drink packed full of sugar or sweeteners, or you're worried about the long-term effects of your Diet Coke addiction, then we've found some brilliant alternatives. These organic options will get you out of your rut of fizzy water or a weak pint of squash (because there really is so much you can drink), and soon, you won't even miss that fizzy caffeine fix. If you want a delicious soft drink that's healthier than a can of pop, then take a look through this gallery, and fill your fridge with something new.

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Ugly Lemon & Lime

No sugar, no sweetener, no calories, nothing artificial. We like Ugly Drinks (£20 for 24) a lot.

Ugly Drinks
£19.99
from uglydrinks.co.uk
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Seedlip Grove 42

Seedlip (£24) revolutionised the soft drinks market. The nonalcoholic "spirit" is an excellent alternative to gin and tonic.

Seedlip
£24
from waitrosecellar.com
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3/4 oz Spritz Syrup

3/4 oz Spritz Syrup (£8) is a nonalcoholic alternative to classic Italian spritzes. It might even make you feel like you're on holiday.

3/4 oz Spritz Syrup
£7.99
from waitrose.com
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London Essence Rhubarb & Cardamom Soda

For a soft drink that will taste a little bit like drinking a fancy cocktail, try London Essence Rhubarb & Cardamom Soda (£2).

London Essence Rhubarb & Cardamom Soda
£2
from ocado.com
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Real Kombucha

So what exactly is Real Kombucha (£2.50)? It's basically fermented tea. The fermentation process makes a drink that's naturally tart and really good for your gut.

Real Kombucha
£2.50
from thewhiskyexchange.com
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Pimento Ginger Beer

Need something with a bit of a kick? Try spicy soft drink Pimento Ginger Beer (£1.50)

Pimento Ginger Beer
£1.50
from lightdrinks.co.uk
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Vita Coconut Water

OK, so Vita Coconut Water (£2) isn't quite the same as a can of fizzy drink, but it is delicious.

Vita Coconut Water
£2
from ocado.com
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Fentimans Rose Lemonade

It's a classic: Fentimans Rose Lemonade (£1) is just so much tastier and pinker than your usual lemonade.

Fentimans Rose Lemonade
£1
from waitrose.com
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Monte Rosso Non-Alchoholic Apéritif

Add a huge slice of orange to Monte Rosso Non-Alchoholic Apéritif (£2.50), and you've got Summer in a glass.

Monte Rosso Non-Alchoholic Apéritif
£2.55
from waitrose.com
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Nix and Kix

Nix & Kix (£1) makes delicious drinks with a kick of cayenne pepper, so if you're missing the hit of caffeine from Diet Coke, switch to this.

Nix & Kix
£1
from ocado.com
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Lemonaid

Not only are Lemonaid (£2) drinks organic and made with Fairtrade-certified ingredients, they're really tasty. Try the blood orange and passionfruit flavours.

Lemonaid
£1.65
from ocado.com
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No1 Rosemary Water

Sick of sticking to boring ol' water? Try Rosemary Water (£4) instead. It's sparkling, has no added sugar or sweeteners, and Italians swear by it. Plus, No1 donates money from each bottle sold to Alzheimer's Research UK.

Rosemary Water
£4
from ocado.com
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