St. Agrestis Phony Negroni 2Pk

St. Agrestis Phony Negroni 2Pk is a ready-to-drink non-alcoholic Negroni made with 30 organic botanicals, packaged as two 200ml cans at 0% ABV. This expression has earned Double Gold and Platinum medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition every year from 2022 through 2024, including a Best in Class nomination — a remarkable achievement for a non-alcoholic product competing alongside full-proof spirits.

Quick Facts: ABV: 0%  |  Origin: Brooklyn, New York  |  Style: Non-Alcoholic Ready-to-Drink Negroni  |  Producer: St. Agrestis

Production & Heritage

St. Agrestis operates a distillery in Brooklyn, New York, where the team draws on over a decade of spirits distillation experience. The Phony Negroni is not a dealcoholized spirit — it is built from the ground up through a proprietary production process designed to replicate the flavors, aromas, color, and mouthfeel of a traditional Negroni without ever introducing alcohol. The formula relies on 30 real, raw, non-GMO organic botanicals sourced from five continents, including Tuscan juniper and southern Italian citrus. A touch of carbonation adds a textural bite that mimics the presence of alcohol on the palate, distinguishing it from flat, syrupy alternatives in the non-alcoholic space.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bitter orange peel leads, followed by dry juniper and a wave of aromatic herbs. Subtle floral notes emerge as the liquid warms in the glass, adding unexpected depth for a zero-proof drink.

Taste: The entry is bright with citrus bitterness, grounded by the woody, resinous character of juniper berries. The mid-palate opens into red fruit and a faint vanilla sweetness before the botanical backbone reasserts itself. The overall profile hits the familiar sweet-bitter-herbal axis of a classic Negroni.

Finish: Moderately long and distinctly bitter, with lingering orange pith and dried herbs. The carbonation provides a clean, effervescent close that keeps the palate refreshed rather than coated.

How to Drink Phony Negroni

Serve chilled, poured straight from the can over a large ice cube in a rocks glass with an orange peel garnish — no mixing required. The Phony Negroni also serves as a capable base for zero-proof riffs: use it in a Non-Alcoholic Sbagliato topped with alcohol-free sparkling wine for a bubbly aperitivo; build a Phony Boulevardier by adding a splash of non-alcoholic bourbon for deeper warmth; or lengthen it into a NA Americano Highball with soda water and a lemon twist for a lighter, sessionable serve.

Best For

• Dry January participants seeking a genuinely complex alternative to cocktails
• Hosting dinner parties where guests have mixed drinking preferences
• Gifting to a cocktail enthusiast exploring the non-alcoholic category
• Keeping a ready-to-drink option on hand for weeknight aperitivo moments

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Phony Negroni taste like? The Phony Negroni delivers a bitter, complex profile built around orange peel, juniper, aromatic herbs, and a hint of red fruit sweetness. Light carbonation provides a satisfying bite that mimics the sensation of a traditional Negroni.

How does Phony Negroni compare to a traditional Negroni? It follows the same bitter-sweet-herbal blueprint as a gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth Negroni, but at 0% ABV with no dealcoholization involved. The carbonation stands in for the alcohol's textural warmth, though the overall body is naturally lighter than its boozy counterpart.

Is Phony Negroni good for cocktail lovers going alcohol-free? Yes — its layered bitterness and botanical complexity are designed specifically for palates accustomed to real cocktails, making it one of the more convincing non-alcoholic options in the category.

Where is Phony Negroni made? The Phony Negroni is produced at the St. Agrestis distillery in Brooklyn, New York. The botanicals are sourced from five continents, but production and blending happen entirely in Brooklyn.

What foods pair well with Phony Negroni? Charcuterie boards with salami and aged cheeses complement the drink's bitterness. Bruschetta with roasted tomatoes matches its herbal character. Grilled shrimp or calamari work well against the citrus notes. Dark chocolate with a high cacao percentage mirrors the botanical intensity. Olives and marinated artichokes echo the savory, Mediterranean-leaning profile.

What sizes does Phony Negroni come in? This listing includes two 200ml cans, each containing a single pre-mixed serving. St. Agrestis also produces the Phony Negroni in a 750ml bottle for larger-format pours.

Is Phony Negroni worth the price? The Phony Negroni positions as a premium non-alcoholic ready-to-drink cocktail, and its multi-year sweep of Double Gold and Platinum medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition supports its standing at the top of the NA aperitivo tier.

Why Phony Negroni?

Three consecutive years of Double Gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition — including Platinum and Best in Class recognition in 2024 — place the Phony Negroni in rare company among non-alcoholic products. Its proprietary process, which builds flavor from scratch using 30 organic botanicals rather than stripping alcohol out of a finished spirit, results in a cleaner, more intentional flavor profile. The carbonation is a small but critical detail, adding a mouthfeel dimension that most NA competitors lack. For anyone serious about the non-alcoholic category, this Brooklyn-made expression sets the benchmark for what a zero-proof cocktail can deliver.