Recess Zero-Proof

Recess Zero-Proof

Crafting the new generation of non-alc cocktails

Recess was started to create a new category of beverage alternatives with its CBD and mood altering drinks. They quickly became a cultural and social phenomenon. With their success in the functional beverage space, they decided to move into non-alcoholic cocktails, creating a product that tasted as good as the traditional versions without the aftereffects of alcohol. The only problem, no packaging and only 3 months to get to production. Interact came in working hyper-collaboratively with the Recess team to work through and develop breakthrough packaging that stayed consistent with the core brand while competing in the new category.

Design

Packaging

Four Recess Zero Proof cans — Lime Margarita, Grapefruit Paloma, Watermelon Mojito, Ginger Lime Mule — on a counter with citrus fruits and herbs.
Overhead party table with Recess Zero Proof Ginger Lime Mule and Lime Margarita cans among dominoes, books, snacks, and mixed drinks.
Recess Zero Proof 'Paloma' flavor icon: large cream circle on a pink background, part of the illustrated mocktail flavor identity system.
Close-up stack of Recess Zero Proof Paloma and Mule multipack cartons with cans visible through the packaging windows.
Stacked Recess Zero Proof multipack boxes — Mojito, Mule, Paloma, Margarita — in a warm room with a monstera plant and parquet floor.
Recess Zero Proof Grapefruit Paloma can packaging dieline flat lay on a cream surface showing front, sides, and nutrition panel.
Four-panel flavor icon grid for Recess Zero Proof: Paloma (pink), Margarita (yellow-green), Mule (cream), Mojito (mint green).
Hand pouring a Recess Zero Proof Grapefruit Paloma can over a cocktail glass on a turntable, grapefruit and lime on the side.
Recess Zero Proof Lime Margarita and Grapefruit Paloma cans on a green granite counter with cocktail glasses and sliced citrus.