MONDAYZero Alcohol Gin – An Award Winning Non-Alcoholic Spirit with Zero Carbs, No Sugar, 0 Calories - 750ml

**MONDAY Zero Alcohol Gin - Non-Alcoholic Spirit**As someone who enjoys the ritual of a well-crafted cocktail but is looking to reduce alcohol intake, I was intrigued by MONDAY Zero Alcohol Gin. This non-alcoholic spirit promised the flavor and complexity of traditional gin without the alcohol, making it an appealing option for both casual sipping and cocktail mixing.**What I Like:**- **Flavor Profile**: MONDAY Zero Alcohol Gin does a commendable job of mimicking the botanicals typically found in traditional gin. The juniper, citrus, and other herbal notes are present, offering a familiar taste that works well in gin-based cocktails. It provides the complexity I’m used to in a gin, making it a satisfying alternative when I want to skip the alcohol.- **Versatility in Cocktails**: This non-alcoholic gin is versatile enough to be used in a variety of cocktails, from a classic gin and tonic to more elaborate mixed drinks. It holds up well when combined with mixers, bitters, and garnishes, delivering a cocktail experience that’s close to the real thing.- **Health Conscious Choice**: For those who are looking to reduce alcohol consumption for health reasons or who are simply looking for a mindful drinking option, MONDAY Gin offers a great alternative. It’s sugar-free, calorie-free, and of course, alcohol-free, which allows you to enjoy your favorite drinks without the negative effects of alcohol.- **Beautiful Packaging**: The bottle design is sleek and attractive, making it a great addition to any bar cart. The packaging adds to the experience, making it feel like a premium product despite being non-alcoholic.**What I Don’t Like:**- **Mouthfeel**: While the flavor is well-executed, the mouthfeel doesn’t quite match that of traditional gin. There’s a certain weight and warmth that alcohol provides, which is missing here. It’s not a major issue, but it’s something you notice if you’re used to the texture of real spirits.- **Price**: MONDAY Gin is relatively expensive, especially considering it doesn’t contain alcohol. While I appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into creating a non-alcoholic spirit, the cost might be a deterrent for some, particularly if you’re buying it regularly.- **Lacks the Kick of Alcohol**: This might seem obvious, but if you’re looking for the full experience of drinking gin, including the slight burn or warmth that alcohol provides, this won’t deliver that. It’s an excellent substitute for flavor, but it doesn’t replicate the physical sensation of drinking an alcoholic beverage.**Bottom Line:**MONDAY Zero Alcohol Gin is a well-crafted, flavorful alternative to traditional gin, making it an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy cocktails without the alcohol. Its strong botanical flavors, versatility in cocktails, and health-conscious profile make it a standout in the growing market of non-alcoholic spirits. While it’s a bit pricey and lacks the full mouthfeel of alcoholic gin, the overall experience it provides makes it a worthwhile addition to any home bar, especially for those who want to enjoy the ritual of cocktail making without the alcohol. If you’re exploring non-alcoholic options, MONDAY Gin is definitely worth a try.

I really wanted this to taste like good gin. I REALLY did. I drink a LOT of gin and seriously want to cut back on my alcohol consumption for several reasons. But this product will certainly not entice me to move to a non-alcoholic alternative.While living and working in Scotland and England a few years back I became a huge fan of gin, especially when mixed with good tonic. I've had gin from most every country that makes it and sells it in the UK and here in the USA. So it's not as though I haven't really had good gin before.I especially don't like the fact that it contains preservatives and two types of gum. Also, if the bottle is shaken it gets cloudy which seems strange.Another issue I have with it is the "zero carbs, no sugar, gluten free, vegan" marketing hype. I know this type of thing is typical of aggressive marketing campaigns, but literally EVERY type of straight gin has zero carbs, no sugar, and is gluten free. And it's EXTREMELY rare for any gin to not be vegan. Just like virtually every other type of hard liquor. Most of the time, if gin isn't vegan, it's because it has honey in it. The ONLY real differentiator for this product is in calories. And real gin is very low in that regard.It's not even that I'm especially "picky". If it tasted like good gin to me, I could overlook much of this. Sadly, it just doesn't.I honestly hate to be so negative about this product. I had extremely high hopes for it. But whatever it won all those awards for, it was certainly NOT for tasting like gin. At least not like any of the numerous types and brands I've had. Sadly, it isn't even close.

I just bought another bottle of Monday Gin (non-alcoholic gin) after hearing it was now available on Amazon Prime. I supported the Kickstarter for this product start-up so have already consumed a few of these bottles of Monday Gin already.I have to tell you as I mentioned to Chris Boyd the founder when he reached out to me during the funding of his Kickstarter program, I am of the generation that didn't quite understand why anyone would want to buy any beverage that tasted like alcohol that didn't have alcohol in it - I'm mature enough to understand and admit that I enjoy the effect as much as I enjoy the taste of my libations of choice, so figured what's the point?!But with Chris explaining to me that it's a solid alternative for designated drivers and also for persons who want to 'meter' their alcohol consumption by maybe having one cocktail with alcohol followed by a couple without and so on through-out the night, I came to appreciate what he was doing so through the kickstarter wound up buying enough bottles of Monday Gin for myself and also to give away to all my kids as Christmas presents last year.Before going further let me just say that the Kickstarter overwhelmingly hit it's funding target and Chris was able to deliver ALL my bottles before Christmas and the finished product is AMAZING. In terms of packaging and taste quality it really hits five stars on both points. A bottle that looks smart on your bar and also a non-alcoholic gin alternative that can carry the taste quality of any gin cocktail (and it aint bad as a straight shot either - and you know that if you buy a bottle of this you are going to try that as well).But in terms of my consumption, since the holidays I've gone on a diet to lose weight. In that effort I had initially curtailed all liquid consumption to a pint of milk, three cups of coffee and as much water as I want drink each day. No craft beer, wine and no distilled spirits. And I'm happy to say I've been hitting my weight goals so I'm happy with my effort so far even though I really miss my nightly beer or cocktail.But it's difficult when meeting with friends, like at a BBQ for Superbowl where everyone is drinking beers, Greyhounds and what have you, to confine myself to a bottle of sparkling water without feeling like I'm not part of the party and have been relegated to the temporary folding card-table with the rest of the children while the adults are all partying and having a good time at the grownups table.Then it dawned on me. I could grab a tumbler, pour my sparkling water over ice, add a couple shakes of bitters and two shots of Monday Gin and now at pretty close to zero calories (Monday Gin is zero calories - I think the bitters adds 4 calories) I'm feeling like an adult amongst my friends, fully at the party and sitting at the big table again! (how many calories are in a contact high?)To hit my weight goal on my diet I'll be doing this for the next couple of months and I really enjoy having a fun libation substitute to add to my restricted list of daily liquids, especially when at get togethers with friends and I'm excited to discover and come up with other low calorie recipes which include Monday Gin for those occasions to share with friends, both as an alternative when faced with wanting to limit calories and also as a means towards more responsible consumption. So non-alcoholic gin. I get it now and will likely be keeping at least one bottle of Monday Gin on hand always and certainly right now while dieting I'll be consuming it in a variety of low-cal virgin cocktails pretty regularly.I'm hoping Chris and company come up with Monday Tequila and Monday Irish Whiskey to add to the offering (Monday LSD-25?, hmmmm, maybe not)Thanks Chris and keep it up!