Luba Libations Selected as Emerging Brand for National 2026 Nourishing Change Conference
Luba Libations earns a coveted spot at the 2026 Nourishing Change Conference, showcasing its award-winning non-alcoholic beverages to national industry leaders.
Door County business owners launches Luba Libations, bringing new mocktails to Wisconsin
Christiana and Nic Trapani, owners of Door County Candle Co. & Candle Bar, founded the company out of frustration. They weren't able to find exactly what they were looking for at grocery stores. So they made it. Luba Libations cocktails are ready-to-drink, non-alcoholic cocktails with no artificial ingredients.
Luba Libations Expands Statewide Distribution with Badger Liquor
Luba Libations, a Wisconsin-based producer of premium non-alcoholic cocktails, announced today a new distribution partnership with Badger Liquor, bringing its zero-proof, ready-to-drink cocktails to retailers and grocery stores across the state.
Mixing Methodologies: Mocktails from Our Local Market are Having a Moment
In recent reports, beer without alcohol—or non-alcoholic (NA) beer— is expected to be worth more than $30 billion by 2032, according to Food Dive industry reports. NA, also referred to as zero-proof beverages for evening drinking—and suggested pairing with food—is in fact trendy, according to experts.
Dry January 2026: The Preview
"This is the best ready-to-drink (RTD) mule I’ve ever had. PERIOD. Let’s talk about why. First of all, you get a major whiff of lime and ginger on the nose. On sipping, this NA cocktail is immediately doing the most. Just like it delivers on aroma, it delivers on tasting...
Luba launch a dream come true for Trapanis
Creating the idea in your mind is one thing, but seeing hundreds of people experience it for the first time this week is an entirely different moment for Luba Libations owners Nic and Christiana Trapani.
New nonalcoholic cocktails created in Door County nominated for 'Coolest Thing' contest
Door County Candle Co. owners Christiana and Nic Trapani were excited when their Ukraine Candle, a small fundraising effort that became an international sensation, placed in the top 16 finalists in the 2024 “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest. A year later, the couple are once again excited to have a product...
Sober decisions: Businesses adapt as more consumers turn to alcohol-free beverages
Two years ago, Christiana Trapani was sitting at home one evening and wanted something to drink. “I didn’t want water or anything with alcohol in it—just a nice, elevated beverage. I talked about it a few times, about how I couldn’t find anything I liked, and my husband said, ‘Let’s...
Luba Libations captures gold in non-alcoholic drink showcases
"If Luba is the Ukrainian word for love, then that is the word judges of non-alcoholic drink competitions are using to describe the Door County-born beverages you have seen in the community. Luba Libations, owned by Nic and Christiana Trapani, has won several awards for its non-alcoholic cocktails since its...
Luba Shines Bright at the 2025 International Non-Alcoholic Competition
What a way to wrap up the season! As summer winds down, Luba is celebrating in style with four spectacular medals from the 2025 International Non-Alcoholic Competition. We're absolutely thrilled to share that our flagship collection brought home three Gold medals and one Silver. This competition receives over 200 Non-Alcoholic...
Luba Wins Big at the 2025 PR%F RTD Awards
Luba Libations swept the 2025 PR%F RTD Awards, earning eight medals across tasting and design categories! Highlights include Gold for our Grapefruit Paloma and Kyiv Mule, Silver for Cranberry Cosmo and Lima Margarita, and Bronze for the stunning design of all four flavors.
New Non-Alc Alternatives Debut At Summer Fancy Foods
"Wisconsin-based Luba Libations launched last month with four varieties of 12 oz. canned ANA cocktails: Cranberry Cosmo, Grapefruit Paloma, Kyiv Mule and Lime Margarita."
Mocktails made mindfully
"As more consumers become health-conscious and sober‑curious, there’s an increased market opportunity for ready-to-drink, zero‑proof cocktails. That’s exactly what Luba Libations delivered with the launch of its premium canned mocktails in May."
Welcome to the Neighborhood: Luba Libations
"When it comes to fresh beverages, a Door County couple has something new for your cooler this summer."
Luba Libations is officially available
"Luba Libations – a zero-proof, non-alcoholic cocktail brand – has officially launched into the market."