Best Functional & Adaptogen Drinks 2026
Beyond just "no alcohol" — these drinks use adaptogens, nootropics, and functional botanicals to actually shift your mood. Reviewed by effect and flavor.
Common Functional Ingredients & Their Effects
Lion's Mane
Focus & cognitive clarity
Found in: Hiyo, Three Spirit
Ashwagandha
Stress relief & calm
Found in: Hiyo, RIVR
Reishi
Relaxation & sleep support
Found in: RIVR, various
Hemp (non-psychoactive)
Calming, mood support
Found in: Aplós, Pathfinder
Schisandra
Adaptogenic focus
Found in: Three Spirit
L-Theanine
Calm focus without drowsiness
Found in: Hiyo, various
* Functional claims about adaptogens are not evaluated by the FDA. Effects are based on traditional use and emerging research.
Hiyo Blackberry Lemon Social Tonic
Hiyo
Hiyo makes carbonated 'social tonics' infused with functional adaptogens. They genuinely taste like premium hard seltzers but contain zero alcohol. The Blackberry Lemon is almost Bramble-like — black fruit lemonade vibes. In December 2025, Hiyo partnered with Live Nation for concert venues, and as of early 2026, they're stocked in 400+ Costco locations nationwide.
Why We Like It:
- Tastes like a premium hard seltzer
- Lion's mane, L-theanine, ashwagandha blend
- Now available at Costco
- Six flavor options
Seedlip Spice 94
Seedlip (Diageo)
Seedlip was the brand that invented the premium NA spirits category when it launched in 2015. Spice 94 is their most popular expression — warming, aromatic, and complex with allspice berries, oak, lemon, and cardamom. Now owned by Diageo, it's available practically everywhere. The original and still one of the best.
Why We Like It:
- The original NA spirit brand (since 2015)
- Warming, aromatic allspice character
- Owned by Diageo — maximum availability
- Free from allergens, sugar, and calories
Three Spirit Social
Three Spirit
Three Spirit's 'Social' elixir is designed to help you get into social mode — its blend of guayusa (a stimulant), lion's mane, and schisandra creates an alert, social feeling that mimics the early stages of drinking without the downsides. Cold-brew-like depth with dark berry notes. Best served over ice with a splash of sparkling water.
Why We Like It:
- Genuinely mood-elevating blend
- Cold-brew-like depth of flavor
- Also available: Livener and Nightcap
- UK brand with strong following
Aplós Ease
Aplós
Aplós uses non-psychoactive hemp as its functional base, combined with passionflower for a calming effect. Ease delivers refreshing cucumber, mint, and basil — a profile unlike anything else in the NA space. Co-founded by industry veterans and developed with James Beard honoree Lynnette Marrero. Sip neat or over ice.
Why We Like It:
- Hemp-based calming qualities
- Unique cucumber-mint-basil profile
- Developed with a James Beard Award winner
- Also available in pre-mixed canned cocktails
Seedlip Garden 108
Seedlip (Diageo)
Seedlip Garden 108 is the lighter, floral sibling of Spice 94 — distilled with peas, hay, spearmint, and rosemary for a fresh, herbaceous, and delicately grassy profile. It's the easiest Seedlip to drink straight and pairs beautifully with sparkling water and cucumber. The go-to for gin lovers who prefer a softer botanical palate.
Why We Like It:
- Delicate floral and herbal character
- Excellent in sparkling water with cucumber
- Calorie-free, sugar-free, allergen-free
- Great beginner entry into NA spirits