Seedlip vs Lyre’s Gin Alternatives

Seedlip and Lyre’s both show up in zero-proof bars, but they are not trying to do the same thing.

Updated May 9, 2026 by AFSips.

Seedlip and Lyre’s are often mentioned together because they are two of the best-known names in non-alcoholic spirits. But in the glass, they solve different problems.

Seedlip is more botanical. Garden 108 leans green with peas, rosemary, thyme, and spearmint. Grove 42 is citrus-led with orange, lemon, ginger, lemongrass, and Japanese sansho peppercorn. Spice 94 brings allspice, cardamom, citrus, and a longer bitter finish.

Lyre’s is more direct about familiar cocktail patterns. Dry London Spirit goes after the London-dry lane with juniper, citrus, orange blossom, and pepper-berry. The broader Lyre’s lineup also makes it easier to build classic drinks because it includes Italian Orange, Italian Spritz, Classico, and other bar-cart substitutes.

For G&Ts

Lyre’s Dry London Spirit is the more obvious G&T bottle if you want a familiar gin direction. Seedlip Grove 42 makes a brighter citrus tonic, while Garden 108 makes a green, cucumber-and-herb version.

For martinis

Neither bottle behaves exactly like gin in a martini, but Lyre’s is the easier first try if you want a more direct gin reference. Seedlip Garden 108 makes sense when you are happy with a chilled botanical drink that uses cucumber, lemon, or a tiny olive-brine accent.

For mixed zero-proof cocktails

Seedlip shines when the drink is built around freshness, citrus, herbs, and soda. Lyre’s is better when you want to borrow the shape of a classic cocktail and keep the drink familiar.

Bottom line

Buy Seedlip if you want botanical drinks that do not need to imitate gin. Buy Lyre’s if you want a more recognizable cocktail toolkit.