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Everything we have from Lyre's
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A bottle to work with, not a drink straight from the bottle
On the alcohol-free shelf, two kinds of things stand side by side. There are drinks that come ready-mixed in the bottle, and there are base bottles that you dilute yourself. Lyre’s belongs to the second group.
So you pour a measure of it into the glass and top up, just as you would with gin or amaretto. A 70 centilitre bottle therefore goes a lot further than a single 25 centilitre bottle, and you decide how strong the glass becomes.
We stock two: the London Dry Spirit for everything you would normally make with gin, and the Amaretti as an alcohol-free alternative to amaretto.
The two bottles we have in stock
Both 70 centilitres and 0 percent according to the label information in our online shop. Both intended to be diluted yourself.
Lyre’s London Dry Spirit
The alternative to a London dry gin, with juniper in the recipe. 70 centilitres, 0 percent. Top up with tonic or use in a cocktail.
€ 29,99
Lyre’s Amaretti
The alternative to amaretto, made from almond. 70 centilitres, 0 percent. Over ice or as part of a cocktail.
€ 29,99
Named after a bird that mimics
- The brand in four facts
- 2017Mark Livings founds Lyre’s in Australia.
- 2019The first bottles reach the market, after two years of development.
- 13Variants at launch, from absinthe to vermouth and triple sec.
- 0%Alcohol according to the label information for both bottles we stock.
Lyre’s was founded in 2017 by Mark Livings in Australia. The brand spent two years developing its recipes and came onto the market in 2019 with thirteen variants at once, including absinthe, amaretto, vermouth, triple sec and coffee liqueur.
The name refers to the lyrebird, an Australian bird that imitates sounds from its surroundings. That is exactly what the brand wants to do with its bottles: approach the taste of a familiar spirit, without the alcohol.
The route to it is striking. Lyre’s does not distil an alcoholic drink and then remove the alcohol from it. Instead, natural essences, extracts and distillates are made separately and then blended together. According to the brand's flavourist, that gives a better result than distilling first and then extracting.
Not distilling first and then removing the alcohol, but combining separate extracts.
Why is it called London Dry Spirit and not gin?
Because that is not legally allowed. Regulation (EU) 2019/787 reserves the name gin for a distilled drink flavoured with juniper berries and containing at least 37.5 percent alcohol. The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled in 2025 that a drink without alcohol therefore may not be sold as gin, not even if the word alcohol-free is added. Selling the drink itself is allowed; only the name gin is reserved. That is why the label says spirit.
What is an alcohol-free distillate, actually?
Three different things get mixed up on the alcohol-free shelf, and that is the question we get most often at the counter.
Alcohol-free distillate alternatives. Here the flavour comes from herbs and botanicals processed without alcohol as a carrier: distilling in water, or macerating and extracting and then blending those extracts. Lyre’s works the latter way. You buy a 70 centilitre bottle and dilute it yourself.
Dealcoholised drinks. The other way round: an ordinary alcoholic drink is made first, after which the alcohol is removed again: by vacuum distillation, reverse osmosis or a spinning cone. This is done mainly with beer and wine.
Ready-made mocktails. The drink is already mixed and comes in a single-serve bottle. You do not need to add anything. We keep them on the same alcohol-free shelf.
Frequently asked questions about Lyre’s
Which Lyre’s does ’t Bockje have in stock?
Two bottles: the London Dry Spirit and the Amaretti, both 70 centilitres.
Can I drink Lyre’s straight from the bottle?
It is meant to be topped up, just like the spirit it replaces. The London Dry Spirit calls for tonic or for the rest of your cocktail; the Amaretti can also go over ice.
How much alcohol does it contain?
According to the label information in our online shop, 0 percent for both bottles.
How is Lyre’s made?
Not by first distilling an alcoholic drink and removing the alcohol from it. The brand makes natural essences, extracts and distillates separately and blends them together into the final flavour.
Why is it called London Dry Spirit and not alcohol-free gin?
Because in the European Union the name gin is reserved for a distilled spirit with juniper and at least 37.5 percent alcohol. In 2025 the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that a drink without alcohol may not be sold as gin, not even with the word alcohol-free added.
Where does Lyre’s come from?
From Australia. Mark Livings founded the brand there in 2017; the first bottles came onto the market in 2019. The name refers to the lyrebird, which imitates sounds.
How many alcohol-free drinks does ’t Bockje have in total?
110 different alcohol-free products, from beer and wine to aperitifs and distillate alternatives. You will find them in our alcohol-free section.
Does ’t Bockje also ship Lyre’s abroad?
Yes. We ship to around forty countries. Email info@bockje.nl if you want to know whether your country is included.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
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All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed