Alternatives to Diet Coke
12 Soft Drinks That Will Actually Make Dry January Fun
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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.
Ugly Lemon & Lime
No sugar, no sweetener, no calories, nothing artificial. We like Ugly Drinks (£20 for 24) a lot.
Seedlip Grove 42
Seedlip (£24) revolutionised the soft drinks market. The nonalcoholic "spirit" is an excellent alternative to gin and tonic.
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.
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).
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.
Pimento Ginger Beer
Need something with a bit of a kick? Try spicy soft drink Pimento Ginger Beer (£1.50)
Vita Coconut Water
OK, so Vita Coconut Water (£2) isn't quite the same as a can of fizzy drink, but it is delicious.
Fentimans Rose Lemonade
It's a classic: Fentimans Rose Lemonade (£1) is just so much tastier and pinker than your usual lemonade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
