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Lyre's American Malt — Best Seller
~$38 / 700mL · 0.0% ABV · Ships Prime
Bottom Line
Lyre's is the essential NA spirits brand for cocktail makers. You don't need every expression — start with American Malt and Coffee Liqueur, add Dry London Spirit and Aperitif Rosso if you want to go deeper. The range's breadth means you can recreate virtually any classic cocktail in NA form.
About Lyre's
Founded in Australia and launched in the United Kingdom, Lyre's set out to do something no brand had done before: create NA alternatives to every major spirits category. Not just one or two — all of them. Since launching in 2019, Lyre's has become the world's best-selling NA spirits brand, available in 60+ countries.
Unlike brands that produce full-proof spirits and then dealcoholize them, Lyre's starts with water and builds flavor from scratch using botanical extracts, natural flavors, and essences. This is why every Lyre's product is certified 0.0% ABV — there was never alcohol to remove.
Every Expression, Ranked
American Malt (Bourbon Alt.)
Must TryThe standout of the range. Robust warmth, maple syrup finish, and genuine depth. Best NA whiskey alternative available. Excellent in an Old Fashioned.
Coffee Liqueur
Must TryWeighty, roasted, and richly flavored. The best option for NA Espresso Martinis. One of the best products in the entire Lyre's range.
Dry London Spirit (Gin Alt.)
Botanical complexity with juniper-forward notes. Makes an excellent NA G&T when paired with premium tonic. A little thin neat.
Aperitif Rosso (Vermouth Alt.)
Sweet, herbal, and complex. Essential for NA Negronis and Manhattans. Better mixed than sipped neat.
Italian Orange (Aperol/Campari Alt.)
Bittersweet orange profile. Makes a decent NA Aperol Spritz. Slightly thinner than the original.
Agave Blanco Tequila Alt.
Earthy, vegetal agave notes. Better than most NA tequilas but not as good as Almave's real-agave approach. Solid in a Margarita.
Spiced Cane Spirit (Dark Rum Alt.)
Warm spice, molasses, vanilla. Works well in NA Dark & Stormies. A strong rum alternative.
White Cane Spirit (White Rum Alt.)
Clean and neutral, good base for NA Mojitos. Lacks the brightness of good white rum.
Amaretto Style
Almond, marzipan, cherry. Very accurate to the original. Better than most people expect.
Triple Sec Style
Sweet orange liqueur alternative. Does the job in NA Margaritas and Cosmos.
FAQ
Is Lyre's 0% alcohol?
Yes. Lyre's spirits are all 0.0% ABV. They are made through maceration and infusion of botanical extracts into water rather than a distillation process that would create alcohol.
How is Lyre's made?
Lyre's doesn't distill alcohol and then remove it — they start with distilled water and infuse it with natural botanical extracts, flavors, and essences that recreate the flavor profile of each spirit. This is why they can guarantee 0.0% ABV across the entire range.
Can you use Lyre's in cocktails the same way as real spirits?
Yes, with minor adjustments. Lyre's products are designed to be used as 1:1 substitutes in classic cocktail recipes. Because alcohol adds viscosity, NA cocktails made with Lyre's may feel slightly thinner than the original — adding a small amount of honey syrup or a dash of glycerine can help compensate.
Where can I buy Lyre's?
Lyre's is available at lyres.com, Total Wine & More, some Whole Foods locations, and via Amazon. Their website ships to most states.
What is the best Lyre's product to start with?
If you're a whiskey drinker, start with American Malt. If you want to make NA cocktails, the Coffee Liqueur is the most impressive. If you drink gin, the Dry London Spirit is the most versatile. The Aperitif Rosso is essential if you want to make NA Negronis.
Shop Lyre's on Amazon
Full range available with Prime. Start with American Malt and Coffee Liqueur.