Curious Elixirs sells booze-free cocktails infused with adaptogens to help you unwind and feel good.

Curious Elixirs are sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks that don't skimp on the flavors.  Our mission is to transform how we drink by making the world’s best booze-free craft cocktails with high-quality ingredients.  Our elixirs feature bold flavors, no refined sugar and adaptogens that benefit your body and help you unwind. 

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Curious Elixirs is appreciated for its innovative flavors, interesting branding and high-quality ingredients, providing a refreshing non-alcoholic alternative. However, some customers find the taste unappealing, particularly the strong adaptogen flavor, and report issues with ordering and variety options.

Curious Elixirs

Curious #2

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curious 4

Non-alcoholic drinks & mixers

Hey Ezra, 
We are sorry that this was your first experience with our company, we looked into and it does appear you ordered Curious Elixir No. 2. We did include the paper insert featuring Curious No. 4 during Summer because we believe this to be the perfect addition to any Summer occasion.
We are sorry if this caused any confusion regarding your order. 


We are a small company and are unable to facilitate returns at this time. We do not issue a refund for taste preferences, or due to a customer ordering the incorrect product. It looks like our customer service representative made suggestions for the remainder of your No. 2 and also sent out a complimentary 4-pack of our No. 4, we hope you enjoyed the Curious No. 4 and would love to hear your feedback. 



Hey Brittney,  Sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the Elixirs you tried.  Our company cannot issue refunds based on taste preference and we understand that our Elixirs are not for everyone. As a result, we recommend trying our  Curious Cocktail Club Monthly Variety 4-Pack to new customers so they can try the largest variety with the smallest quantity we provide. 

Malin, 

We're truly grateful for customers like you who take the time to share their experiences with our Elixirs. Thank you for your kind words!

I'm so glad you loved our twist on a spicy margarita, thank you for sharing your experience! 

Hey Ethan, 

We appreciate your honest feedback and are always striving to improve all aspects of our small but growing company. We are sorry that not all of our Elixirs were stocked at the time of your purchase, occasionally we stock out of some of the high-quality sourced ingredients that we use as we will not settle for less than the best. We would love to hear any specific feedback you can provide on the specific elixirs you tried. Please reach out to our CS team - we can see about getting you a 4pk for the flavor you had been hoping to purchase. Curious@goodbusiness.works 


Hi David, 

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on our Elixirs, it means a lot to us! 

Yana, sorry that you didn't enjoy the flavors of Elixirs that you tried. They are bitter and herbaceous which can be an acquired taste. If you are into a sweeter beverage adding a bit of agave or your sweetener of choice might help, chilling them is also a must! 

Our elixirs are crafted with bitter and herbal notes, rather than sweetness. We appreciate you trying them, even if they’re not for everyone. To elevate your experience, consider adding agave, sparkling water, or fruit juice. 

Sarah,  Thanks so much for your review! Each elixir is complex and different and we would love to hear your feedback on these, please reach out to Curious@goodbusiness.works and tell them Stevi sent you. Please note we are looking into ways to offer more affordable options without compromising the quality of our Elixirs. 



Hey Willa,
Thanks so much for your helpful feedback and kind review!  We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We would like to highlight that our subscription services allow you to adjust your frequency, skip shipments, and still enjoy the subscription discount.  


Hey Rebecca, 

We are sad to hear that the Elixirs you tried did not meet your expectations, we are always looking for ways to improve our products and would love to hear any specific feedback on the beverages you tried. We always recommend serving out Elixirs over ice for the best results! 


Sophia, 

Thanks so much for sharing! We are grateful to be a part of your regular routine.

Hey Erin, 

Glad to hear that you enjoyed No. 6! Each Elixir is unique in flavor but we do tend to lean more towards herbaceous flavors and understand that it is not for everyone. Thanks for giving us a try. 

Hey Ian, 

Thanks so much for your feedback, glad to hear you enjoyed the flavors you tried! 

Hey Megan, 
Thanks so much for your kind review and additional feedback, we offer our Elixirs at more of a discount when you buy larger quantities and subscribe. We are also looking into ways to be able to provide more affordable options without compromising the quality of our products in the future. Please note we include discounts from time to time in our newsletters, which you can subscribe to on our website.



Lindsay, 

We appreciate your feedback! We’re sorry that the flavors you tried didn’t resonate with you. Our craft cocktails are made with high-quality herbs, fresh fruit juices, and natural roots, resulting in a unique herbaceous and bitter profile that may not suit everyone's palate.

Regarding serving sizes, we follow traditional standards found in bars and restaurants, where cocktails typically range from 3 to 10 ounces, with original cocktail glasses being just 4 ounces.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope you’ll consider exploring more of our offerings in the future! 

Hey Ada, 

We are sorry to hear that you didn't like any of the flavors that were featured in your Variety pack. We do have eight flavors and only four are featured in our variety packs at any given time. Our elixirs are complex, with herbaceous notes that do not appeal to everyone. They also have no refined sugar, and we find some people expect a certain level of sweetness.  We hope you drank them chilled as that also impacts the flavor! If you have any other specific flavor feedback to share reach out to Curious@goodbusiness.works. Thanks for giving these a try.


Julia, 
Thanks so much for your positive review and great feedback we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our products! Our Variety packs are only available via subscription but can also be canceled at any time. We are sorry for the confusion surrounding pregnancy and our products, We have since updated this information on our website and our customer service team is happy to answer additional questions. We are sold in select retail locations, feel free to reach out to our Customer service team at Curious@goodbusiness.works to find out if there are any near you or for any questions you may have. 



Kathryn, 

So sorry to hear that you did not enjoy No. 5, No. 6, and No. 1, we genuinely appreciate your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve our beverages. Each of our flavors is distinct and special, so we hope that you can find one that resonates with your taste buds. 

Hey Lizzy,
Thanks so much for your feedback! We love that you are enjoying the different flavors we have to offer! 


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. 

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

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. 

As someone who has been attempting to curb my alcohol consumption over the past 3-4 years it’s been awesome to watch Curious come onto the scene with their offering. I’ve enjoyed many of their signature flavors with my favorite being 2 and 6! These are booze free so if you’re looking for a buzz these are not for you. They are an ALTERNATIVE to having a cocktail. 

 Tried all the flavors. So many options! My favorite is number 4, but all of them are great.  The ingredients they use are top notch. It’s  nice to have when you want fancy drink but don’t need the alcohol. 

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. 

I'm looking for a fun alternative to alcohol and have tried several brands. These are by far the worst tasting things I have ever tried. I wish I hadn't spent so much on trying several flavors. 

I've only had Curious #2 but it is SO delicious - tastes so much like a spicy marg. I definitely want to try more of their flavors! Such a fun option for those who don't drink or are looking for NA options. 

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. 

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!

• I remember being kind of frustrated with their subscription offerings on their website when I really just wanted a sampler pack.
• I ordered these while I was pregnant and looking for something fun and spirit-free, but I remember being kind of confused and frustrated by some of the messaging around some flavors and their safety to consume during pregnancy.
• I wouldn't order this product super frequently online, but if it was available in liquor and grocery stores, I'd definitely purchase occasionally and keep a few on hand.

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!

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

Price point is way too high. Really need to get this lower to have wider appeal

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 ended up mixing the elixir with seltzer because I found the flavors to be a bit too intense. I also thought the price point was a little bit high, but that could have been related to shipping costs.

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.

The price is not something I can justify. They're great, and I am fine spending some money for something great, but everyone has their limit. These aren't something I can have on hand for every day, no matter how much I might want to. 

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. 

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

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…

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.

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 

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