How to avoid wasting money on gross non-alcoholic drinks
Have you ever spent £20 on a non-alcoholic drink that tastes like feet? We have. And if you have too, we’re sure you’ll agree, there’s nothing quite as soul-crushingly disappointing as gambling your hard earned cash on something that looks like a premium alcohol-free option, only to end up standing in your kitchen, wondering whether you can return an opened bottle of “botanical elixir”.
The real travesty is that there are some genuinely incredible alcohol-free drinks out there but, as is often the case with emerging categories, it’s hard to know which ones are actually decent and which ones are of the foot variety. It’s like a game of no and low roulette, or supermarket blind date.
Well, call us Cilla Black (or maybe even Dale Winton?) because we have the answer and choosing alcohol-free no longer has to mean crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. Enter NoLo Inspiration, a free (yes, free) mobile app designed to take the guesswork out of finding sober swaps that actually taste good.
How does it work? You ask. Well The standout feature is the AI-powered label scanner. You can be standing in a shop, staring at a bottle you have never tried before, and instead of doing the usual internal debate of “Is this going to be delicious or deeply weird?”, you can simply snap a quick photo of the front label. The app then shows you real-time community ratings, flavour profiles and honest reviews from other mindful drinkers.
And when we say honest, we actually mean it. NoLo Inspiration, like SGS, is community-first. The product reviews therefore are not vague marketing notes telling you something has “complex depth” (when it probably gives more of a vibe of cold herbal tea). The reviews come from real people with real taste buds, sharing what they actually thought. Was it sweet? Bitter? Too artificial? Good with tonic? Worth the money? Would they buy it again?
Basically, it is the cheat code for avoiding buyer’s remorse.
Because the app is relatively new, you may find that occasionally, the drink you upload is not yet in the database. in this case, simply submit your photo and pat yourself on the back for the knowledge that you're helping build Nolo Inspiration's growing community-powered database - making it easier for everyone to discover, track, and enjoy alcohol-free options
As we all know already, not drinking is not about deprivation. It doesn’t have to be sitting there with a sad looking soft drink while everyone else has fun. It can about finding drinks that feel grown-up, enjoyable and genuinely satisfying, without sacrificing your Sunday morning.
Whether you are sober curious, cutting back, doing a challenge, or simply tired of wasting money on alcohol-free drinks that belong in the sink, NoLo Inspiration can make the whole process easier, smarter and a lot more fun.
If that wasn't enough to convince you - here's the clincher - the app is 100% free to download and use on both iOS and Android. So next time you are in the NoLo aisle, do not guess. Scan, check the reviews and pick a drink that actually deserves a place in your glass.
Ready to master the alcohol-free aisle? Download the NoLo Inspiration app for FREE today on the Apple or Google play store and never buy a foot-tasting drink again!
This blog was kindly sponsored by NoLo inspiration but written by our editorial team who reviewed and loved the app!
