Instagram thinks this no-alcohol drink is the new alcohol, here’s how to make it

Instagram has found its latest obsession, and this time, it doesn’t involve alcohol. A no-alcohol drink is taking over feeds, with users claiming it delivers the same unwind-worthy vibe as a drink, minus the hangover. From viral reels to wellness creators swearing by it, the internet is calling it alcohol’s new replacement and everyone wants to know how to make it.



For a lot of us, Diet Coke just hits different. Sure, people will argue it’s basically the same as regular Coke, but we swear it’s not, the sharper fizz, the lighter feel, and especially the crack of a cold can just do something. There’s something oddly satisfying about that first sip, and we love it so much that we’ve started getting creative, turning Diet Coke into the base for mocktails, viral recipes, and late-night experiments. It’s not just a drink anymore; it’s a whole vibe we keep coming back to.



Add a spoonful of instant coffee to a glass. Pour in a little water and use a frother to whip it up until it turns creamy, smooth, and slightly thick. This step is key, it softens the bitterness of the coffee and gives the drink a luxe, foamy base.

Squeeze the juice of one fresh orange directly into the frothed coffee. It sounds unusual, but the citrus cuts through the coffee’s intensity and adds a bright, refreshing note that balances the flavours.

Open a well-chilled can of Diet Coke and slowly pour it into the glass. The fizz lifts the drink, making it light, bubbly, and surprisingly refreshing.



Gently stir everything together, let the flavours settle, and take a sip. The result is a bold, fizzy, slightly citrusy drink that feels experimental, fun.

What’s making this drink go viral is how it still delivers that familiar Diet Coke taste but with a slightly stronger kick at the back of the tongue, thanks to the coffee and citrus combo. That sharp, lingering finish is exactly why the whole “alcohol replacement” hype exists, because for many people, alcohol was never really about the taste anyway, but the feeling it gave. No, this won’t do what alcohol does, but it does hit the palate in an interesting, satisfying way that feels grown-up and indulgent. We embraced matcha once it stopped sounding weird, and chances are, we’ll warm up to this too.