Blake Lively's Betty Buzz
Non-Alcoholic Mixer Review
NY International Spirits Competition Tonic of the Year. The best premium NA mixer on the market — celebrity or otherwise.
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Why Blake Lively Built a Mixer Brand
Blake Lively launched Betty Buzz in 2021, in a somewhat unusual move for a celebrity beverage brand: she built a mixer rather than a spirit. The reason, she explained, was that she doesn't drink much alcohol — so she wanted something premium to sip at events and mix with her husband Ryan Reynolds' Aviation Gin (or enjoy straight).
Betty Buzz uses real ingredients: fresh ginger, real Meyer lemon, natural sweeteners. No high-fructose corn syrup, no artificial flavors, no preservatives. The first year, it quietly won the Tonic of the Year award at the NY International Spirits Competition. The second year, it won the Sip Awards Platinum designation.
This is not a branded water. Betty Buzz competes directly with Fever-Tree — the gold standard premium mixer — and by most bartender assessments, beats it.
Every Betty Buzz Flavor, Reviewed
Ginger Beer
Fresh ginger, citrus · Best seller
The standout. Made with real ginger — you can taste the freshness immediately. Spicier and more complex than most ginger beers. Pairs beautifully with NA spirits for NA Moscow Mules, NA Dark & Stormies, or just served over ice with a lime wedge. This is the one to buy first.
Buy Ginger Beer (12-pack) on AmazonSparkling Tonic Water
Quinine, citrus, light bitterness
Award-winning tonic with proper quinine bitterness and a clean citrus finish. Where Schweppes tonic is flat and one-dimensional, Betty Buzz Tonic is complex and refreshing. Essential if you're making NA G&Ts at home. The variety pack includes this alongside Ginger Beer.
Buy Variety Pack on AmazonSparkling Lemon Lime
Real Meyer lemon + lime · Most refreshing
Uses real Meyer lemon, which is sweeter and more floral than regular lemon. The result is a sparkling lemon-lime that tastes genuinely fresh rather than artificial. This is the everyday sipping option — drinks beautifully on its own over ice. Great with a slice of cucumber.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betty Buzz used for?
Betty Buzz is primarily designed as a premium non-alcoholic mixer — meaning it's meant to be used with NA spirits to make cocktails, or just enjoyed straight as a sophisticated sparkling soda. The Ginger Beer pairs beautifully with Seedlip Spice 94 for an NA Moscow Mule. The Tonic pairs with Monday Zero Alcohol Gin for an NA G&T.
Is Betty Buzz alcoholic?
No — Betty Buzz contains zero alcohol. It's a sparkling soda made from real juice, natural flavors, and natural sweeteners. The 'buzz' in the name refers to the social buzz of cocktail hour, not alcohol.
How does Betty Buzz compare to Fever-Tree?
Fever-Tree is the established premium mixer brand. Betty Buzz competes directly with Fever-Tree's tonic and ginger beer. Betty Buzz uses real ginger (not ginger flavor), real Meyer lemon, and avoids high-fructose corn syrup. In blind taste tests, most bartenders prefer Betty Buzz for its cleaner sweetness and fresher flavor. It also won Tonic of the Year at the NY International Spirits Competition.
Is Betty Buzz available at stores?
Yes — Betty Buzz is available at Target, BevMo, Total Wine, and on Amazon. The 12-pack on Amazon is the best value.