York Gin’s owners have launched a zero-alcohol spirit called York Zero.

Juniper is one of its key flavours – just like gin. So they say York Zero is ideal for a non-alcoholic G&T, which they call the Z&T.

York Zero is made in partnership with fellow Yorkshire makers and gold-award winners zero-alcohol specialists Bax Botanics.

It is York Gin owners York Drinks’ first move beyond gin – available from yorkgin.com at £23 for a 70cl bottle.

The company has plans to extend its reach into other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the coming months.

Natalie Hall of York Drinks said ‘We’re genuinely thrilled with York Zero – it’s right up there with the best non-alcoholic spirits on the market and with a signature botanical of juniper it’s ideal for a non-alcohol G&T drink we call a Z&T.

‘It’s actually a dream come true to partner with Bax Botanics. They’re acknowledged leaders in non-alcoholic spirits, they’re lovely people with genuine passion and commitment to sustainability – and they’re based just up the road in Wetherby. It’s a win-win-win for all of us.

‘York Zero takes us on a road beyond gin. We already have some plans to expand our horizons – and we have the York Distillery opening inside the city walls. Given demand for the York Gin range is going from strength to strength, It’s shaping up to be a busy summer for York Drinks.’

Chris Bax of Bax Botanics said: ‘We’re delighted to be partnering with York Drinks who share so many of our values – including a commitment to sustainability. The branding and bottle look fantastic – and we couldn’t be happier with the liquid.’

And for August – York Gin have partnered with the Star Inn the City in York who have created a signature zero alcohol drink – a Mandarin Sour – starring York Zero. Try it on their beautiful riverside patio.