Curious Elixirs reviews and discussion

Tried the Curious No. 2 - Certainly one of the most complex RTDs I’ve tried. At first it was a little jarring - tangy and spicy with pineapple, lime, orange, jalapeño, and a burn of ginger, lingering star anise. I poured all of it into a pint glass with ice, but quickly realized that this really deserved to treated like a freshly mixed mocktail in a chilled glass rimmed with tanjin (was much better this was). Definitely a ready-made NA cocktail in a can for the discerning pallet.

I wrote the following to the company: “Hi Guys- I ordered your #4 thinking it would be as described: a blend of “green mandarin and… the fizz of Prosecco.” The description copy is great (and my wife, a copywriter, agrees). The problem is that there is no mention of the most prominent flavor: ginger. An an Ex Portland, OR bartender I love me a dark and stormy on very rare occasions but certainly not 12 bottles. My wife and kids all agree that the ginger is overwhelming. I’m working on mindful drinking and wanted this to be a tool in the box but I’m afraid it’s undrinkable (the ginger causes me heartburn). Is there anything you can do to remedy the situation? I’m happy to return the 9 unopened bottles.” They responded with: “ Regrettably, we are currently unable to facilitate returns or provide refunds solely based on personal taste preferences. Our Return Policy can be found on our FAQ page located on our website. For your convenience, I have attached a copy of our refund policy for your reference.” Super super lame- you’ve lost one of many customers due to your inaccurate product description and poor return policy…

Huge fan of Curious Elixirs - specifically #’s 2, 4, 6, 7 and 9 are my favorites! I’m done with hangovers. These Elixirs are my go-to for a fancy, booze free cocktail. I love to have one after a hard days work or take a few out with me when having a night on the town. They aren’t overly sweet and the adaptogenic herbs give me a lift or help me unwind (depending on the Elixir). The functionality /high quality ingredients make them worth the price point for me.

love the idea of these better non alc drinks but flavors are awful. I didn't like any of the flavors from the variety pack and could barely finish it

Amazing product. Really is like a cocktail, without the booze and with some great good-for-you ingredients. Easy to pour over ice, and a good variety of grown up, complex flavors.

I ordered the sample pack, and loved both the packaging that they came in and the variety of flavors. A fun alternative to a cocktail that feels more elaborate than simply pouring a can into a glass, but also doesn't require excessive prep. I placed an order as a subscription, and wound up canceling my subscription because I don't feel like I need a shipment every month, but would order again.

I’m alcohol free so I love a tasty alternative beverage. The #2 Spicy Pineapple margarita and #6 Painkiller (creamy coconut) are my favorites! I don’t really care for the other flavors but these two are a treat. They are a nice splurge for a summertime BBQ or beach day.

Really innovative and interesting flavors, much better than your average just juice mocktails. Great packaging with a unique look and feel.

I have tried a lot of these flavors and I really only enjoyed one - the "painkiller" alternative. I think it's a great idea and wonderful branding, but they're very heavy on the adaptogen flavor which can be a real turn off.

At the time I purchased a case of Curious Elixirs, their website was atrocious. They have since revamped their website so that it is more modern and user friendly. I tried other times to order different flavors, but they were chronically out of a few of their offerings. I did not find the drinks to be as satisfying as the product descriptions led me to believe. That said, it is nice seeing them continue to stay alive and compete in an even busier nonalcoholic retail space.

Delicious and fun flavors! A great N/A option!

I think these are fun! Great flavors, beautiful packaging, fun placebo for something that drinks and feels like a cocktail. Good depth of flavor and I really enjoyed them!

I got the variety pack. This does not take the place of a relaxing alcoholic drink at the end of the day. All the flavours taste like a different variety of trash. 5 tastes like liquid smoke. 2 tastes overwhelmingly ginger. 1 tastes like dirt. Do not buy.

I was excited to try these but I was very disappointed! The flavors are definitely and acquired taste. I’ve been drinking Recess and tried these hoping they’d have great flavor, not so much

Very enjoyable. I tried #1 and #4. The product arrived promptly and I liked both of them. The first one I really treated like a cocktail - with garnish, etc and for me it didn’t really enhance the experience. The second one I just had with ice. Both times the taste was complex and enjoyable - I sipped the way I would a cocktail. I will definitely try other flavors.

A family member ordered a variety of Curious Elixirs for the first time. I tried two different drinks, and after acquiring a taste for the products, I concluded they would be a nice, non-alcohol alternative to cocktails. I didn’t expect it, but a few hours later, I experienced a reaction to the “adaptogens” and/or other ingredients added to these beverages. I spent several hours in the bathroom with vomiting, cramping, and diarrhea. I wanted to post this as a warning that these symptoms may be experienced after consuming Curious Elixirs.

Just got my Negroni Curious Elixer. It tasted HORRIBLE and is way too SWEET. Negroni is not supposed to be SWEET! That is why I picked it. Emailed the company and they will not take back or send me something not sweet. Now I have four bottles of crappy pomegranate juice mixed with herbs. It really did not taste anything like a Negroni. Buyer be aware…..These alcohol free companies have OVER PRICED drinks and expensive shipping fees. I would have been better off going on the internet and making my own Negroni. In fact here is a recipe to do on your own. INGREDIENTS 1 ounce Monday Zero Alcohol Gin 1 ounce Giffard Aperitif Syrup 1 ounce Lyre's Aperitif Rosso 2 dashes All The Bitter Orange bitters 2 dashes All The Bitter Aromatic bitters Orange twist garnish DIRECTIONS Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into an old fashioned glass with one big ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel, expressing the oils over the drink. This company won't last more than two years. You will be getting aged old juice concoctions because their fake alcohol free product will be just sitting on the shelves waiting.

The product is very expensive for how awful the taste is. They make it very difficult to purchase a single bottle or flavor, unless you order their variety pack. But you can't choose the flavors you receive. To choose your own flavors, you are limited to a 4-pack of a single flavor, and the shipping prices are so high that you have to buy more than one pack to justify the spend. I opted to buy four flavors to get 'somewhat' of a savings and now that I've tried all four, I can confirm that every single one of them is terrible. There's an odd taste that seems familiar, and after sharing with my neighbors to get multiple opinions, we all agree that it's that tangy taste in your mouth after you throw up - they all literally taste like vomit. I did reach out to their support to ask how I could go about returning the bottles and cans that were unopened for a partial refund - I'm even willing to pay for return shipping. And I was told that they were unable to process any refunds or returns due to 'taste preference'. In this day and age, this kind of customer service and return policy is unacceptable. The fact that they don't have their Google or Facebook reviews turned on should have been a red flag. Their social media marketing is good - guess that's one positive they have.

Every flavor I tried was bad - also the only beverage brand that tries to claim there are 2 servings in one 12 oz can. So expensive for a low quality product!

Extremely disgusting and not worth the price at all! I was very hopeful at first and was planning to buy a pack, but after trying No. 1, 2, and 4 at my friend's house, I realized I would never go anywhere near these drinks AT ALL. No.4 and 1 smell like dog food. No.2 is like beet juice. Just for the heck of it, I mixed them up, and I promise, the combination of those 3 was BETTER than each on its own. I respect the effort of the founders, but this was plain disgusting. I am sorry. Never buying and never recommending.