Tenneyson Black Ginger is a bold botanical spirit made with ginger root, dandelion root, lemon balm, black pepper, bergamot, yerba mate, gentian, and orange oils. Rather than attempting to imitate whiskey, gin, or rum, it creates its own dark, spicy style with fiery ginger, earthy botanicals, bright citrus, and a pleasantly bitter finish. It is concentrated enough to hold its ground in a cocktail, but balanced enough to sip over ice. Tenneyson Black Ginger contains 0.0% ABV.
Why We Love It
We love Tenneyson because it offers something genuinely different. It has enough depth and ginger heat to feel satisfying in a way many alcohol-free spirits simply do not, whether you pour it over ice or build it into a cocktail. We especially recommend it to customers who want a drink that is bold, grown up, and not at all sweet. It has a wonderfully confident character that makes it memorable from the first sip, and it is one of those bottles people come back to once they discover it.
How to Drink Tenneyson Black Ginger
For an easy serve, pour 2 ounces of Tenneyson Black Ginger over a large cube, add 2 ounces of sparkling water, and finish with an expressed orange peel.
Cheeky & Dry Signature Serve — Black Ginger Sour: Add 1½ ounces Tenneyson Black Ginger, ½ ounce orgeat, ½ ounce fresh lemon juice, 1 egg white, and 2 dashes non-alcoholic aromatic bitters to a shaker. Shake vigorously without ice, then add ice and shake again until thoroughly chilled. Double strain into a coupe and finish with a few drops of bitters or a dehydrated lemon wheel. It is silky and balanced, with enough citrus and almond to soften the ginger while still letting its darker botanical character come through.
Pair it with: Korean barbecue, roasted squash, grilled mushrooms, crispy pork belly, aged Gouda, sesame noodles, dark chocolate with orange, or ginger cake. Tenneyson is especially good with smoky, savory, earthy, spicy, and bittersweet food.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh ginger, black pepper, dark herbs, and fragrant citrus.
Palate: Fiery ginger, earthy roots, lemon balm, bergamot, and orange peel with firm botanical bitterness.
Finish: Dry, peppery, and lingering with plenty of ginger warmth.
Body: Concentrated and structured with enough weight to stand up in spirit-forward cocktails. MCT oil contributes body and presence without added sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tenneyson Black Ginger taste like?
Tenneyson tastes spicy, earthy, citrusy, and botanical. Ginger and black pepper provide heat, while dandelion, gentian, lemon balm, bergamot, and orange oils bring herbal bitterness and brightness.
Is Tenneyson Black Ginger a whiskey alternative?
No. Tenneyson is intentionally its own style of botanical spirit rather than a direct replacement for whiskey, gin, rum, or tequila.
Is Tenneyson Black Ginger completely alcohol-free?
Yes. Tenneyson Black Ginger contains 0.0% ABV.
Does Tenneyson Black Ginger contain sugar?
Tenneyson lists 0 grams of total sugar and 0 grams of added sugar per 2-ounce serving.
Is Tenneyson Black Ginger gluten-free?
Yes. Tenneyson Black Ginger is gluten-free.
How many calories are in Tenneyson Black Ginger?
A 2-ounce serving contains 25 calories.
How should Tenneyson Black Ginger be served?
Serve it over ice with sparkling water and an orange peel, pair it with tonic, or use it in sours and other spirit-forward alcohol-free cocktails.
