This is undrinkable unless you like a mix of vinegar and maple syrup. That is seriously what it tastes like. Until we can do better, I’m drinking the real stuff, I’ll just cut back.
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Enjoyed the Ritual Zero Proof Rum, Whisky and Gin alternatives -- but the Aperitif Alternative tasted slightly worse than the cherry cough syrup I remember from my youth. The same chemically bitter t... See more
The whiskey alternative is horrendous and more so a Scotch alternative than a bourbon alternative. Super smokey on the noise, SWEET, and horrendously spicy for no apparent reason other than to emulate... See more
We had hoped that the whiskey alternative we bought would taste a little bit like whiskey based on the explanation of research that was written about the process of developing it. Unfortunately we di... See more
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Premium spirit alternatives made from all-natural botanical flavors for the taste, smell and pleasant bite of spirits, without the alcohol or calories.
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1935 Irving Park Rd., 60613, Chicago, United States
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- ritualzeroproof.com
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Ritual Zero is amazing
Ritual Zero is amazing! I recently gave up alcohol but still wanted to have the experience of making fancy drinks and host friends over with an 'open bar'. Ritual Zero has conquered me and my friends! My favorite is the Tequila alternative. It smells like the real stuff! The Whiskey alternative smells great and makes an awesome N/A Old Fashioned. Finally the gin alternative is my least favorite but only because I have never enjoyed gin...I wish there was a rum alternative though! I need my AF pirate drink! All flavors have a nice kick to them that really mimics the alcohol burn.
Ordering and Delivery was great and…
Ordering and Delivery was great and easy. Taste is a little lacking hence not giving 5 stars
To be fair I have not tried the Tequila…
To be fair I have not tried the Tequila yet, but the whiskey is disgusting. There is def tobacco in it and I felt like when i was in highschool and tried a dip to be cool. Even my tongue tingled. I would not recommend at all.
I give 4 stars b/c the packaging was…
I give 4 stars b/c the packaging was bad. Box was too big and the bottles fell out of packaging and could have broke
I was really excited to get these…
I was really excited to get these drinks. I am trying to get off drinking too much and I thought these would be a good way to keep the ritual without the liquor. But these were just BAD. I get that they won't taste exactly like gin or tequila but these "alternatives" tasted so horrible, I immediately dumped them down the drain. I am sad this couldn't be something I could turn to.
I was really hoping to like this but I…
I was really hoping to like this but I did not. The taste was nothing like good whisky and not even like bad whisky. It left an awful taste in my mouth and I couldn’t finish even one serving. I like what you are doing here, though, so keep trying!
Nothing like whiskey
For me, that was incredibly gross. Same experience for my husband and mother. The smell was overwhelmingly bad. We had to dump the whole bottle. If I could give zero stars, I would.
not really drinkable straight up
not really drinkable straight up. It has a weird taste - pretty far off from real Tequila
Doesn’t taste at all like gin
Doesn’t taste at all like gin. Kind of sweet and odd tasting.
Too much pepper
Too much pepper in attempt to substitute the alcohol burn. Noble effort but only thing that tastes even remotely like the real thing is the whiskey and that has too much pepper as well.
Customer Service Redemption
Initial box packed with zero padding. When I opened the package, shattered glass got everywhere, including in my fingers. But Ritual Zero Proof sent me a new box (with proper padding) after I sent them a photo of my broken box. I'm not sure what they would have done if I had already thrown it away without a photo. But, I'd say customer service redeemed itself at least to a level of 4 out of 5 stars.
A+ for Tequila, B for Gin
The tequila alternative was excellent, it both tasted and smelled like tequila and definitely added that typically kissing element to my non-alcoholic margarita.
The gin alternative, while good, wasn't as much to my taste which is a shame because the gin and tonic is my drink of choice. I found the peppercorn to be overpowering and it made it difficult to appreciate the other botanicals. Unfortunately once I noticed the peppercorn flavor I couldn't stop noticing it.
Not a big problem if you aren't as opinionated about gins as I am.
Best fake whiskey I have tasted so far.
I started using ritual back in the…
I started using ritual back in the summer last summer. And I love it I have made several of the drinks and even created some of my own. Since I am home a lot more now due to Covid I feel better not putting all that alcohol into my system. And on the plus side I sleep better every night!
This review is not based on the product…
This review is not based on the product itself but the choice of shipping - USPS. I received a tracking number on 3/4; indicating my product had shipped. As of 3/9, that tracking number still shows that my product “is on the way to USPS.” Obviously, it is either lost or someone else has enjoyed it.
Presentation and bottle are a 5
Presentation and bottle are a 5. Very appealing to the eye and looks luxurious. The first sip with nothing else added was very strong like alcohol; had a bite to it- spicy. I need to try a real recipe with it to see if it changes the flavor. I know it's not real alcohol and there's no affects when drinking it so that's always a bummer. But for a mock-cocktail its a great alternative. I only say a 4 because the flavor wasn't my favorite.
like spicy water
Guilt Free Cocktails
Ritual Zero Proof Tequila is fantastic. I love spicy margaritas and can’t tell the difference in taste between Ritual and alcoholic tequila except there are fewer calories in my cocktail and no more hangovers.
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