14 Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks at Trader Joe’s [Fall 2023]

Trader Joe’s is a cult-favorite grocery store known for its affordable and delicious, readymade foods. I don’t know about you, but my memory of going to this grocery store goes as far back as I can remember. So many of my favorite comfort foods are Trader Joe’s products, like Joe Joe’s cookies and their frozen chocolate lava cakes. 🤤

After not being there for a while, I went to Trader Joe’s yesterday and was curious to know: What’s their alcohol alternative and alcohol-free beverage selection like these days? So I took a stroll through their beer and wine section and the drinks aisle to find out.

In this article (similar to the ones I wrote on Whole Foods and Sprouts), I’ll share the best non-alcoholic drinks (both traditionally non-alcoholic and alcohol alternatives) that you can find at Trader Joe’s stores right now.

While I was able to find these drinks at my local store, remember each location might have different product availability and prices. You can always call and check ahead of time to see if they have what you want.

Top Non-Alcoholic Drinks at Trader Joe’s

First, let’s look at the fun little beverages you will find in the drinks aisle. Then, further down this list, we’ll examine what I could find in the beer, wine, and liquor section.

Spiced Cider

Truth be told, I’m not ready for fall yet, but the return of Trader Joe’s famous Spiced Cider is easing me into it! This fall-favorite is bursting with natural apple flavor and brewed with spices like cinnamon, allspice and cloves.

• Drink Type: Apple cider
• Price: $3.99 per 64-ounce jug
• Key Nutritional Facts:
  • No added sugars or colors
  • No added preservatives
  • No artificial flavors
  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free

Want to get really festive?

Here’s an idea to make an unspiked spiced cider based on this Fearless Flyer recipe, but replacing the alcohol with an alcohol alternative:

Ingredients:

• 5 ounces TJ’s Spiced Cider
• 1.5 ounces (1 shot) Spiritless Kentucky 74 Distilled Non-Alcoholic Bourbon
• 1 Mandarin orange
• 1 Organic Cinnamon Stick for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Warm cider in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering. (Alternatively, you can microwave it in a mug.)
2. Stir in bourbon and remove from heat.
3. Pour warm cider into a mug or other heatproof glass.
4. As it cools slightly, slice a mandarin in half crosswise. Take one half and squeeze the juice into the cidser. Slice the other mandarin half and add it as a garnish along with a cinnamon stick.
5. Make another and sip next to a fire with a friend!

Sparkling Apple Cider Vinegar Beverage

Apple cider vinegar, versatile as it is, finds new use in Trader Joe’s Organic Sparkling Lemon + Strawberry ACV Beverage. This tangy soda blends organic lemon and strawberry juices with ACV for a refreshing and unique drink. Enjoy it chilled as a sweet, tangy strawberry lemonade alternative.

• Drink Type: Sparkling Beverage
• Price: $1.99 per 12-ounce can
• Flavors:
  • Ginger Lemon
  • Lemon Strawberry
• Key Nutritional Facts:
  • Kosher
  • Organic
  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free

Sparkling Probiotic Ginger Lemon & Tangerine Drinks

Another gut-healthy option, Trader Joe’s also offers Sparkling Probiotic Drinks. These flavorful beverages combine the zing of ginger, the freshness of lemon, and the sweetness of tangerine with the added benefit of probiotics.

Sip on these carbonated delights for a tangy and probiotic-rich experience.

• Drink Type: Sparkling Beverage
• Price: $1.99 per 12-ounce can
• Flavors:
  • Ginger Lemon
  • Tangerine and Orange
• Key Nutritional Facts:
  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free

Sparkling Strawberry and Pineapple Juices

If you’re looking for a delicious mocktail mixer or ready-made drink on its own, check out these canned sparkling juices.

Both are made with just five ingredients: fruit juice, water, Co2, citric acid, and ascorbic acid to maintain the color.

• Drink Type: Sparkling Juice
• Price: $3.99 for four 8.4 ounce cans
• Flavors:
  • Strawberry
  • Pineapple
• Key Nutritional Facts:
  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy-Free
  • Vegan
  • No added sugars
  • Fat-Free

Check out this pineapple mocktail recipe.

Organic Flavored Seltzer Waters

Flavored seltzers have become immensely popular due to their refreshing, subtly fruity taste. Trader Joe’s seltzers offer a higher standard of carbonation by using real organic fruit juices, such as lemon and ginger, for a delightful and invigorating drinking experience without overpowering sweetness or artificial additives.

• Drink Type: Sparkling Water
• Price: $3.29 per four-pack of 12-ounce cans
• Flavors:
  • Rhubarb and Strawberry
  • Lemon Elderflower
• Key Nutritional Facts:
  • Gluten-Free
  • Made with real juice
  • Kosher
  • Vegan
  • Not from concentrate
  • Fat-Free

Rhubarb & Strawberry or Lemon Elderflower Soda

Got seltzer fatigue? It’s okay, we’ve all been there. At least sodas have come a long way since seltzers took off, as evident by these unique soda flavors you can find at Trader Joe’s.

• Drink Type: Soda
• Price: $3.79 per four-pack of 8-ounce cans
• Flavors:
  • Rhubarb and Strawberry
  • Lemon Elderflower
• Key Nutritional Facts:
  • Gluten-Free
  • Made with real juice
  • 13-16 grams of sugar per serving 👀
  • Vegan
  • Not from concentrate
  • Fat-Free

Sparkling Coconut Water with Yuzu

Trader Joe’s Sparkling Coconut Water with Yuzu is a truly refreshing and exotic beverage that combines the hydrating properties of coconut water with the tangy citrus flavor of yuzu.

Again, made with only five simple ingredients, including coconut water, fruit juice, Co2, citric acid, and ascorbic acid, this sparkling coconut water offers a revitalizing and invigorating taste that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every sip.

• Drink Type: Coconut Water
• Price: $3.99 per four-pack of 8-ounce cans
• Key Nutritional Facts:
  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy-Free
  • Vegan
  • No added sugars
  • Fat-Free

Sparkling White Tea with Pomegranate Juice

Trader Joe’s Sparkling White Tea with Pomegranate Juice is a sophisticated and refreshing non-alcoholic beverage.

It combines the delicate flavors of white tea with the tangy and vibrant notes of pomegranate juice, creating a harmonious balance.

• Drink Type: Sparkling Tea
• Price: $3.99 per four-pack of 8-ounce cans
• Key Nutritional Facts:
  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy-Free
  • Vegan
  • No added sugars
  • Fat-Free

Organic Sparkling Organic Yerba Mate

Trader Joe’s Organic Sparkling Yerba Mate with Hibiscus and Citrus Flavors provides a natural source of caffeine and antioxidants made from real yerba leaves.

With its crisp carbonation and earthy flavor, it is the perfect choice for those looking for a refreshing and health-conscious alternative to traditional sodas or energy drinks.

• Drink Type: Sparkling Tea
• Price: $1.49 per of 12-ounce can
• Key Nutritional Facts:
  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy-Free
  • Vegan
  • No added sugars
  • Fat-Free

Black or French Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee

Looking for a pick-me-up? Trader Joe’s Black or French Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee is a rich and indulgent, ready-to-drink coffee beverage.

Think of it like an espresso martini minus the booze!

• Drink Type: Coffee
• Price: $1.99 per 8-ounce can
• Flavors:
  • Black
  • French Vanilla
• Key Nutritional Facts:
  • Gluten-Free

Athletic Brewing – NA Beer

Move over, O’Douls! The award-winning non-alcoholic craft beer brand Athletic Brewing has officially hit the shelves of Trader Joe’s! If you haven’t tried Athletic Brewing yet, I highly recommend it! You would never know you’re not tasting the real thing.

• Drink Type: Non-alcoholic beer
• Price: $10.49 for a 6-pack of 12-ounce alcohol-free beers
• Flavors:
  • Oktoberfest Fest Brew
  • Run Wild IPA
• Key Nutritional Facts:
  • Vegan
  • Non-GMO

Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher

Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher is a delightful addition to Trader Joe’s non-alcoholic beverage selection. This hop-forward refresher offers a burst of hoppy flavors minus the ethanol.

• Drink Type: Seltzer Water
• Price: $8.99 for a 6-pack of 12-ounce cans
• Key Nutritional Facts
  • Zero-Carb
  • Zero-Calorie
  • Gluten-Free

Peroni 0.0

Peroni 0.0 is a non-alcoholic version of the classic Italian beer, offering the same crisp and refreshing taste without the alcohol content.

• Drink Type: Non-alcoholic beer
• Price: Varies
• Key Nutritional Facts
  • Vegan-Friendly
  • Dairy-Free

Giesen – NA Wine

Giesen NA Wine is a sophisticated and alcohol-free option for wine enthusiasts. Crafted in New Zealand with precision and care, it offers the same refined flavors and aromas as traditional wines, but without the next day effects!

• Drink Type: Non-alcoholic wine
• Price: $12.99 per bottle
• Key Nutritional Facts:
  • Gluten-Free
  • Zero added sugar
  • Fat-Free

The Bottom Line

Head on over to Trader Joe’s when you need to find some easy-to-make non-alcoholic drinks. You can whip up tons of simple mocktails with ingredients you can find there, starting with unique flavored seltzer waters. They also have a small selection of non-alcoholic beer and wine.

However, they don’t seem to be super deep into the NA beverage world just yet, as they don’t have any non-alcoholic spirits or adaptogen drinks, but I’m sure that will change over time!