The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Colorado Springs
From kava and kava sodas to nitro tea, kombucha, and craft mocktails, here are the best non-alcoholic drinks to try in Colorado Springs and where to find them.
The best non-alcoholic drinks in Colorado Springs go way beyond soda and water. The standouts are kava and kava sodas, naturally relaxing, alcohol-free, and uniquely social; nitro tea, smooth and cold-brewed; kombucha, bright and fizzy; and craft mocktails, all the artistry of a cocktail with none of the alcohol. You will find the best of these at kava lounges and zero-proof bars around town, including both Kava Works locations, where the kava sodas, nitro tea, and traditional blends are the local favorites.
Whether you are sober, sober-curious, pregnant, driving, or just want something more interesting than a soda, the Springs has leveled up its alcohol-free drink game. Here are the ones worth seeking out.
1. Kava, the local star
If you have not tried kava, start here. It is a drink made from the root of the kava plant that delivers a genuinely relaxing, mildly euphoric, clear-headed calm, without any alcohol. It is earthy and traditional in its classic form, like a Fiji Blend, and it is the one non-alcoholic drink that actually gives you a "night out" feeling. Curious how it works? Read what is kava. You will find it at Kava Works, North and Downtown.
2. Kava soda
The crowd-pleaser. Kava sodas take kava's relaxing benefits and make them bright, fizzy, and easy to drink, perfect if the earthy traditional brew is not your thing. They are social, refreshing, and the gateway drink for most newcomers. Kava Works has several, plus canned options to go. See the menu.
3. Nitro tea
Cold-brewed tea infused with nitrogen for a smooth, creamy, cascading pour, like a nitro coffee but tea. It is velvety, lightly caffeinated, and endlessly sippable. Kava Works serves it by glass and pitcher.
4. Kombucha
Fermented tea that is tangy, fizzy, and gut-friendly. Kombucha is a longtime favorite of the health-minded crowd and a great non-alcoholic option with real flavor complexity, and it is on the Kava Works menu.
5. Craft mocktails
At a good zero-proof bar, mocktails are not an afterthought; they are craft drinks with fresh juices, house syrups, bitters, and real technique. All the ritual and beauty of a cocktail, zero alcohol. Look for them at dedicated non-alcoholic bars around the Springs.
6. Non-alcoholic beer and wine
The NA beer and wine category has improved dramatically. Today's options actually taste good, which makes them a satisfying swap when you want the familiar format without the alcohol.
7. Extract shots, for kava fans
Once you love kava, a fast-acting extract shot is a quick, concentrated way to feel its effects, a great pick when you want the relaxation sooner. Try a small extract shot like a Bertha Bomb or PBJ at Kava Works.
How to build the perfect alcohol-free order
- Want to relax and feel social? Lead with kava or a kava soda.
- Want refreshing and light? Nitro tea or kombucha.
- Want craft and ritual? A mocktail.
- Want it fast? An extract shot.
- Pro tip: hit happy hour to sample several for less.
Not sure where to start? See our guide to types of kava, or just ask your kavatender.
Where to try them all
The easiest way to taste the best of Colorado Springs non-alcoholic scene is to post up at a kava lounge and work through the menu. Kava Works has two locations and a full lineup: traditional kava, kava sodas, nitro tea, kombucha, extracts, and to-go options. Visit us Downtown or North, open seven days a week. Looking for a whole night out, not just a drink? See sober nightlife in Colorado Springs.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best non-alcoholic drinks to try in Colorado Springs?
Top picks include kava and kava sodas, nitro tea, kombucha, and craft mocktails. Kava is the local standout because it provides a relaxing, social, alcohol-free experience. You will find these at kava lounges like Kava Works and at zero-proof bars around the city.
Where can I get a kava soda in Colorado Springs?
Kava Works serves a variety of kava sodas at its Downtown and North Academy locations, with canned options available to go.
What is a kava soda?
A kava soda is a bright, fizzy, flavored drink made with kava, combining kava's naturally relaxing, alcohol-free effects with an easy-drinking, refreshing format. It is a popular choice for people new to kava.
What's a good non-alcoholic drink that helps you relax?
Kava is the go-to. Made from the kava plant root, it promotes a calm, clear-headed relaxation without alcohol. Try a traditional Fiji Blend or an easy-drinking kava soda to start.