Looking for a non-alcoholic ginger drink? You have probably come across different options, from ginger beer and ginger ale to ginger concentrates such as GIMBER and non-alcoholic spirits such as NONA Ginger.
Although both NONA Ginger and GIMBER contain ginger, they are two very different types of products.
NONA Ginger is a non-alcoholic spirit made with distilled botanicals. GIMBER is a ginger concentrate.
This difference affects how they are made, how you serve them and, most importantly, the drinking experience you can expect.
The easiest way to understand the difference is to look at what each product is designed to be.
NONA Ginger is a non-alcoholic spirit. It is made with 12 distilled botanicals, including ginger, yuzu, verbena and turmeric. Ginger brings warmth and spice, while the other botanicals add fresh, herbal and citrus notes.
GIMBER is a ginger concentrate. GIMBER N°1 Original is made with ingredients including ginger, lemon, cane sugar and a blend of herbs and spices. The concentrate is diluted before drinking and can also be used in cocktails, mocktails, hot drinks and recipes.
So while both products can be used to create a non-alcoholic drink, they start from a different idea.
GIMBER starts with concentrated ginger. NONA Ginger starts with a distilled botanical blend designed as a non-alcoholic spirit.
NONA Ginger is a premium non-alcoholic spirit made with distilled botanicals.
The recipe combines 12 botanicals to create a layered flavour profile. Organic ginger brings a warm and spicy character, while yuzu adds fresh citrus notes. Verbena brings a delicate herbal freshness, while turmeric adds depth and warmth.
The result is more than just a ginger drink.
Ginger is an important part of the flavour, but it works together with the other botanicals to create a balanced and complex profile.
That makes NONA Ginger particularly suited as a base for a non-alcoholic cocktail.
One of the easiest serves is a NONA Ginger & Tonic:
Pour NONA Ginger over ice, add the tonic and finish with lime.
The result is a fresh and spicy cocktail with citrus and herbal notes.
NONA Ginger can also be used as the base for other non-alcoholic cocktail recipes.
GIMBER is a ginger concentrate where ginger is the main flavour.
GIMBER N°1 Original contains ingredients including ginger juice, lemon juice, cane sugar, water and a blend of herbs and spices.
The concentrate is designed to be diluted with water or sparkling water. It can also be used in mocktails, cocktails, hot drinks and recipes.
GIMBER also offers different varieties, each with its own flavour profile.
This makes GIMBER a versatile product for people who enjoy experimenting with ginger in different drinks and recipes.
The biggest difference becomes clear when you taste them.
With GIMBER, ginger is at the centre of the experience. The strong ginger character is supported by lemon, herbs and spices.
With NONA Ginger, ginger is part of a wider botanical blend. The distilled botanicals bring together fresh citrus, herbal, spicy and warm notes.
This gives NONA Ginger a more layered flavour profile that is specifically designed for mixing into a cocktail.
So if you are looking for a drink where ginger is the main character, a ginger concentrate such as GIMBER can be a great choice.
If you are looking for a non-alcoholic spirit where ginger is combined with other botanicals, NONA Ginger offers a different experience.
Sugar is another difference worth looking at, but it is important to compare the products correctly.
NONA Ginger contains 8 g of sugar per 100 ml.
GIMBER N°1 Original contains 34 g of sugar per 100 ml of concentrate. However, GIMBER is designed to be diluted before drinking. When prepared according to the recommended serving, the amount of sugar in the finished drink is lower.
NONA Ginger is a non-alcoholic spirit that you use as the base of your cocktail. GIMBER is a concentrate that you dilute with another drink.
This is one of the most important differences between the two products.
A ginger concentrate is designed to deliver a concentrated ginger flavour in a small amount. You then dilute it with water, sparkling water or another mixer.
NONA Ginger takes a different approach.
The botanicals are distilled and then combined to create a complete non-alcoholic spirit. The goal is not simply to deliver the strongest possible ginger flavour, but to create a balanced combination of different botanical flavours.
That is why NONA Ginger works so well as the main ingredient in a cocktail.
Instead of adding a small amount of concentrate to a glass of sparkling water, you use NONA Ginger as the spirit in your drink and build the cocktail around it.
Choose NONA Ginger when you are looking for a premium non-alcoholic spirit for a refined cocktail.
The combination of 12 distilled botanicals creates a complex flavour profile in which ginger comes together with fresh citrus, herbs and warm botanical notes.
You do not need to build the botanical base yourself. The spirit has already been carefully developed and balanced.
Simply add tonic, ice and a slice of lime for an easy NONA Ginger & Tonic.
It is a simple way to enjoy a sophisticated non-alcoholic cocktail at an aperitif, dinner or evening with friends.
