What is a Little Saints cocktail and what ingredients do they use?

A Little Saints cocktail is a non-alcoholic, zero-sugar cocktail crafted with classic bar-worthy flavor—and elevated with functional ingredients like organic Reishi mushroom for calm, Lion’s Mane for clarity, and Damiana for ease.

Little Saints cocktails are designed to feel like a real ritual: nuanced, grown-up profiles (bitter, botanical, smoky, citrusy, spiced) with a clean label approach—including zero sugar across the canned cocktail line, and only five calories per serving on select variety packs.

If you’re looking for what’s actually inside the can (or bottle), the simplest way to think about Little Saints is:

• Flavor-first cocktail profiles (citrus, botanicals, spice, coffee, bitters)
• Functional mushrooms + botanicals chosen for a calmer, clearer kind of unwind
• Zero alcohol—so the ritual stays, without the compromise

Explore the cocktail collection below, or start with a best-sellers mix if you want to taste the range.

What makes a Little Saints cocktail different from a typical non-alcoholic drink?

Little Saints is built like a cocktail—not a soda—with bittering botanicals, spice, and layered aromatics that read as intentional and adult. The goal is a drink that belongs in a rocks glass, not something you tolerate when you’re skipping alcohol.

Where many NA options lean sweet to compensate, Little Saints keeps things crisp and composed: zero sugar across the canned cocktail line, with flavor coming from ingredients that actually taste like something—citrus, ginger, gentian root, bitter orange, mint, coffee notes, and more.

The other difference is the formula’s “why.” Little Saints doesn’t just remove alcohol—it replaces the function people reach for at the end of the day. That’s why you’ll see ingredients like organic Reishi mushroom (featured across multiple cocktails) and, in the spirit line, Lion’s Mane and Damiana—a more elevated approach to unwinding.

If you want a simple first pour: choose by mood. Bright + citrus (Paloma), spice + heat (Spicy Margarita), bitter + botanical (Negroni), or deep + classic (Old Fashioned).

Which functional ingredients do Little Saints cocktails use?

Little Saints uses functional ingredients that show up consistently across the lineup—most notably organic Reishi mushroom, plus Lion’s Mane and Damiana in the NA spirits.

• Organic Reishi mushroom appears across multiple canned cocktails, described as supporting a more grounded, settled feeling—ideal for an evening pour that doesn’t borrow from tomorrow.
• Lion’s Mane appears in the spirits line (like St. Ember and St. Juniper) and is positioned for clarity and elevated presence.
• Damiana appears in select cocktails and spirits, described as easing the edges and encouraging a more open-hearted unwind.

Because each recipe is crafted differently, the best way to choose is to match the functional profile to your ritual:

• For a calmer wind-down: reach for Reishi-forward cocktails.
• For a more focused, “present” kind of social sip: explore Lion’s Mane-enhanced spirits.
• For a softer, eased feeling: look for formulas featuring Damiana.

Little Saints keeps the tone elevated on purpose: flavor is the foundation, and function is the refinement.

What flavor ingredients are in Little Saints canned cocktails?

Little Saints builds each cocktail around recognizable, cocktail-bar ingredients—then sharpens the profile with botanical complexity. The exact ingredient list varies by flavor, but the signature notes are clear.

Here are the defining flavor ingredients called out across the lineup:

• Old Fashioned: ripe orange and cherry notes, warm spice, and a hint of effervescence; enhanced with Reishi and Damiana.
• Negroni / Negroni Spritz: gentian root, bitter orange, and a touch of fizz; crafted with organic Reishi mushroom.
• Ginger Mule: the snap of ginger beer, a squeeze of lime, and a hint of lavender; enlivened with organic Reishi mushroom.
• Mojito: fresh mint and ripe limes with a warm, caramelized finish; brimming with organic Reishi mushroom and Damiana.
• Spicy Margarita: fresh-squeezed lime, a flicker of jalapeño heat, and orange blossom; infused with organic Reishi mushroom.
• Espresso Martini: roasted espresso, bittersweet chocolate, and a silky vanilla finish with light bubbles; featuring organic Reishi mushroom, Damiana, and 30 mg caffeine.

The throughline is intentional restraint: bold aromatics, balanced bitterness, and complexity that doesn’t depend on sugar.

What ingredients are in the Little Saints zero-proof spirits (St. Ember, St. Juniper, St. Oak)?

Little Saints spirits are zero-proof bases designed to mix like the classics—whiskey, mezcal, and gin—built from botanicals, extracts, and functional ingredients.

• St. Oak is inspired by rye and bourbon, crafted with American and French oak extracts and notes of vanilla, caramel, and spice. It’s enhanced with Lion’s Mane, Reishi, and Damiana.

• St. Ember is a mezcal-inspired spirit featuring Palo Santo with ginger and cardamom for a warm, golden-hour profile. It’s enhanced with organic Lion’s Mane. (Palo Santo extract is sourced from fallen wood, harvested sustainably from Peru’s Manga Manga forest.)

• St. Juniper reimagines gin with juniper, birch, cardamom, angelica root, and coriander, plus a cool note of fresh cucumber and a sparkling citrus flash. It’s enhanced with Lion’s Mane and Damiana.

If you like mixing cocktails at home, the spirits are the most flexible way to explore Little Saints—especially if you want to build your own Negroni-style or mezcal-style moments without alcohol.

How do you choose the right Little Saints cocktail for your taste?

Choose the cocktail the way you’d choose at a bar: by base notes and finish. Little Saints is intentionally broad—citrus for the bright palate, bitter botanicals for the classic cocktail person, spice for the mezcal mood, and espresso for the night-cap ritual.

If you like bitter and botanical, start with Negroni / Negroni Spritz (gentian root + bitter orange). If you like fresh and zesty, reach for Paloma (pink grapefruit) or Ginger Mule (ginger beer + lime + lavender). If you want heat and citrus, Spicy Margarita gives lime with jalapeño and orange blossom.

If your baseline is whiskey-bar comfort, Old Fashioned delivers orange + cherry warmth, with spice and a restrained finish.

And if you want the ritual of an after-dinner drink without feeling weighed down, Espresso Martini brings roasted espresso and bittersweet chocolate with vanilla—plus 30 mg caffeine for a more awake kind of evening.

Frequently asked questions about Little Saints cocktails and ingredients

Do Little Saints cocktails have sugar?

Little Saints canned cocktails are crafted with zero sugar. The flavor profile is built from cocktail-style ingredients—citrus, botanicals, spice, and bitters—so the finish stays clean rather than sweet.

What functional mushroom is used in Little Saints cocktails?

Multiple Little Saints cocktails are crafted with organic Reishi mushroom, positioned as an ingredient to help settle the senses and support a more grounded unwind.

Do Little Saints cocktails contain caffeine?

Most cocktails are designed for evening-friendly sipping, but the Espresso Martini includes 30 mg caffeine alongside organic Reishi mushroom and Damiana.

What are the key ingredients in the Negroni / Negroni Spritz?

The Negroni-style cocktail features gentian root, bitter orange, and a touch of fizz, and is crafted with organic Reishi mushroom.

What’s in St. Ember, and what does Palo Santo mean here?

St. Ember is a mezcal-inspired zero-proof spirit featuring Palo Santo, intertwined with ginger and cardamom for a warm, spicy profile. Its Palo Santo extract is sourced from fallen wood harvested sustainably from Peru’s Manga Manga forest.

What botanicals are in St. Juniper?

St. Juniper features juniper, birch, cardamom, angelica root, and coriander, plus a fresh cucumber note and a bright citrus flash. It’s enhanced with Lion’s Mane and Damiana.

What gives St. Oak its whiskey-like character?

St. Oak uses American and French oak extracts to capture an oak-aged profile, with notes of vanilla, caramel, and spice. It’s enhanced with Lion’s Mane, Reishi, and Damiana.

Are Little Saints cocktails meant to be sipped straight or mixed?

The canned cocktails are designed to be ready to enjoy as-is—chilled and poured—while the spirits (St. Ember, St. Juniper, St. Oak) are designed as versatile bases for at-home mixing, from margarita-style serves to gin-inspired classics.