What Are the Most Eco-Friendly Alcohol Brands?

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Having a cold, alcoholic beverage on a beautiful day is a joy in which many indulge. Some people like the go-to brands that are most recognizable, while others enjoy Googling ‘liquor store near me‘ to find niche flavors and local craft creations.

But now, many people are adding another variable to their search for a great drink: an eco-friendly brand. It’s clear that climate change is negatively impacting the planet and all who live here, and while drinking can be fun, the creation of such beverages causes harm to the planet via carbon footprint and deforestation.

For this reason, sustainability and eco-friendly methods have become extremely sought after by consumers. With so many types of drinks to choose from, it can be tricky to pick a place to start. You’ve come to the right place—here are several brands whose eco-friendly beginnings have pushed them to the top of the list:

Montanya

Montanya craft rum is happy to be both female-founded and eco-friendly. From the great Rocky Mountains, Montanya realizes the importance of protecting and preserving the planet. That is why Montanya administers an eco-friendly process from start to finish. For example, they source their sugarcane from a cooperative run by a family in Louisiana. Montanya also uses Cradle to Cradle certified glass for their bottling method, ensuring that the material can be upcycled and assist the planet.



Mermaid Gin

Known for the bottle’s bright, sea-like appearance, Mermaid Gin prides itself on being pretty. The founders created the bottle to be so beautiful that people would want to repurpose it rather than throwing it out. However, if people do choose to dispose of it, they can recycle it knowing that Mermaid Gin is certified Net Zero. Net Zero confirms the balance of the carbon emitted and carbon removed from the atmosphere, so achieving net zero is something to be proud of for the environment’s sake. Mermaid Gin is also involved in several environmental projects such as The Ocean Foundation which protects the Jacobs Bay Reserve.

The Apiartist

What started out as a love for honeybees turned into an environmental project that serves the bees. Lichfield couple Alex and Conti transformed their appreciation of bees into an environmental effort that consists of a bee forest, planting that is thoughtfully pollinator-friendly, and now their eco-friendly alcohol. After bringing in a surplus of honey, the couple decided to make their own gin with what was left over. Not only have they seen success with their alcohol, gin, and now rum, but The Apiartist has done so while giving back to the bees.

Guide Beer

Created by Sweetwater Brewing Company, Guide Beer is a lager made for people who love being outside, whether fishing, camping, or hiking. Because of its connection to the great outdoors, Sweetwater donates 11% of profits from Guide Beer to fund projects that support environmental stability. Found anywhere microbrews are sold, Guide Beer leads the pack in all things great outdoors, including protecting it along the way.

Dog Point Vineyard

Though wine is delicious, producing it causes harm to the environment. With this knowledge, Dog Point Vineyard chooses to plant native flora on the grounds of its organic vineyards. In fact, Dog Point is known for hosting the most water reserves and growing the most native plants in all of their home of New Zealand. According to local Dog Point fans, their Sauvignon blanc is something to write home about.

Miami Cocktail Company

All-organic, Miami Cocktail Company makes mixed drinks consisting of nothing but natural ingredients. Most importantly, these canned drinks are sustainably sourced as well. The Paloma is a favorite with customers, featuring notes of hibiscus, organic Florida grapefruit, and ginger. With these top-tier drinks, you can get a nice buzz without worrying about waking up with a headache, all while resting easy knowing that sustainability is at the forefront.

Reyka Vodka

This isn’t just any old vodka. Reyka Vodka is unique for how it is distilled: geothermal heat alone. Drawn directly from local Icelandic hot springs, water sitting in excruciating temperatures is used to create the geothermal heat necessary for distillation. From here, the distilled substance is filtered through volcanic rocks whose heat rids it of impurities without a trace for a smooth-tasting vodka. This process ensures that absolutely no carbon footprint is left behind, giving you a guilt-free reason to partake. It doesn’t get more eco-friendly than that!

Eco-Friendly Fun

More adult beverage brands are realizing the benefits of being eco-friendly. Not only are they helping the planet heal and reducing harmful impact, but they are realizing that customers will love them more for it. We all have to live on this planet, so we might as well ensure we are being eco-friendly while enjoying ourselves. Choosing drinks from eco-friendly brands is just another way to drink responsibly.

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