Mid-strength drinks are having a moment. Here are 10 of the best lower-ABV beverages

Thinking about moderating your drinking? Sip smarter with our pick of the best mid-strength drinks, from crisp wines to award-winning pilsners (and even vodka)

• I tried 60 low- and no-alcohol drinks: here are my favourite beers, wines and spirits

These days, there are plenty of brilliant low- and no-alcohol options for when you want to stay off the sauce. But what if you’re wanting to enjoy a “real” drink – just minus the negative effects? Step up to the stage, mid-strength drinks.

For the uninitiated, mid-strength beers, wines and spirits occupy the space between the (very) low and no sector – which covers 0-1.2% alcohol by volume (ABV) drinks, whatever the beverage – and your standard alcoholic options. Expect to see beers and ciders around the 2-3% mark, wines at 6-9% and spirits at 15-20%, but there are variations on this, particularly with wine.