Five Best Non-Alcoholic Tequilas In Canada 2025

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Whether you’re looking for the best non alcoholic tequila for margaritas, or dreaming about an alcohol-free paloma, this is the ultimate list of zero proof tequila options available in Canada!

Whether it’s for Cinco de Mayo, or just for a Friday margarita, there are lots of non-alcoholic tequilas on the market to experiment with. The list of options has grown long, and you can have so much fun trying them all out and figuring out which ones you like best.

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    What should you be looking for in a non-alcoholic tequila?

    Agave flavour is the trademark of tequila. It’s what sets this spirit apart from all the rest, so it’s important that your n/a version has a recognizable agave flavour.

    Smokiness is also key. In the process of making tequila, the heart of an agave is harvested from the plant and roasted in underground ovens over hot rocks. Roasting the heart in this manner gives the spirit that deep, smoky flavor that makes mezcal so distinctive. Non-alcoholic tequilas need to have a discernible smoky palette to be a true dupe.

    Heat is also key, but hard to get right. The heat in tequila usually comes from alcohol, so replicating the gentle but very specific burn of the real thing is tough.

    The brands we’ve listed below have developed a nuanced style and taste of their own, so it’s fun to try all of them in a variety of cocktails to truly experience this best-in-class group.

     

    Five Best Alcohol-Free Non-Alcoholic Tequila in Canada for 2025

     

    1. HP Agave 🇨🇦 (Canada)

    Made In Canada + Best Overall Non-Alcoholic Tequila in Canada

    Canadians are very lucky to have HP spirits, especially the non-alcoholic tequila alternative. This n/a tequila is probably the best in the world, so if you’re excited to buy Canadian over something from the U.S., this is the bottle to buy. It’s amazing in a margarita or a paloma or any other tequila-based drink you could dream up!

    Available through most online retailers in Canada.

     

    2. ISH Non-Alcoholic Tequila - Mexican Agave Spirit (Denmark)

    Best For: Palomas and citrus-based margarita mocktails

    Tasting Notes:

    This Danish brand has created a great non-alcoholic agave spirit, with a surprising depth of flavour and a massive spicy kick, just like a smoky tequila. It pairs really well with grapefruit soda for an elevated and tasty non-alcoholic Paloma with a hint of heat from some jalapenos.

    Available through Clearsips.ca

     

    3. MONDAY MEZCAL (U.S.)

    Best For: Traditional mezcal-style lovers

    Tasting Notes:

    This non-alcoholic mezcal is a true dupe for the real thing. It’s a great non-alcoholic mezcal, with a clean agave taste profile and loaded with heat, making it a perfect option for a non-alcoholic margarita with a kick. We use this in all our margaritas!

    🇨🇦 For Canada, Monday spirits are available through Clearsips.ca

     

    4. FREE SPIRITS SPIRIT OF TEQUILA (U.S.)

    Best For: Fans of Reposado Style Tequila

    Tasting Notes:

    This non-alcoholic tequila is a Reposado style zero proof spirit, with heat and flavour matched in a truly unique and elevated way. They add B12 to the liquid to add some beneficial nutrients to the mix. You can almost drink it on the rocks it’s that interesting. It’s our favourite option for a spicy non-alcoholic Paloma because the savoury flavour and medium heat profile balances nicely with the grapefruit and jalapeno.

     

    5. RITUAL TEQUILA ALTERNATIVE (U.S.)

    Best for: Easy to find for a quick and easy zero-proof mocktail

    Tasting Notes:

    Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative is the OG non-alcoholic tequila - along with Free Spirits. One of the first brands on the market, this zero alcohol tequila proves time and again why it’s such a crowd favourite. It has heat, flavour and the right mouthfeel to be an excellent dupe in your cocktail.

    🇨🇦 Available through Sobr Market.

     

    Interested in making some mocktails? Find our non-alcoholic tequila-based mocktail recipes all in one place!

    Whichever brand of non-alcoholic tequila you choose, you can experiment and have fun with the drinks you’re making. Our last tip: use about 25% more n/a product than a regular, full-proof recipe calls for so the gentle nuances and flavours don’t get lost in your mocktail.

    Cheers from our dry bar to yours!