Bittermilk No. 1 Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Fashioned
Bittermilk No. 1 Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Fashioned is a rich, concentrated non-alcoholic cocktail mixer made with burnt cane sugar, orange peel, spices, gentian root and cinchona bark. The mixture is aged in Willett bourbon barrels, bringing charred oak and dark caramel depth to the citrus and spice. Bittersweet, aromatic and beautifully grown-up, it delivers everything an Old Fashioned needs except the spirit and the ice.
Why We Love It
An Old Fashioned leaves very little room for error. If the balance is off, you know it immediately. Bittermilk No. 1 gets that balance exactly right, with burnt sugar for richness, orange peel for lift and enough gentian and cinchona to keep the whole affair firmly out of candy territory. The barrel aging gives it a dark, polished depth that works especially well with non-alcoholic whiskey. It is sophisticated, exceedingly simple to use and proof that convenience does not have to taste convenient.
How to Drink Bittermilk No. 1
For a classic non-alcoholic Old Fashioned, combine one part Bittermilk No. 1 with four parts non-alcoholic whiskey in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until properly chilled, strain over fresh ice and finish with a generous orange peel. You can adjust the ratio to suit your whiskey and your preference for sweetness.
Cheeky & Dry Signature Serve — Smoked Orange Highball: Combine 1½ oz non-alcoholic whiskey, ½ oz Bittermilk No. 1 and ½ oz strongly brewed, chilled lapsang souchong tea in a tall glass filled with ice. Stir briefly, top with 2 oz sparkling water and finish with a wide orange peel. The tea draws out the barrel char and spice, and the sparkling water gives all that dark richness a little room to breathe.
Tasting Notes
Sweet: Burnt cane sugar and dark caramel
Citrus: Aromatic orange peel
Spice: Warm baking spice
Bitter: Gentian root and cinchona bark
Finish: Rich, bittersweet and lingering with orange and charred oak
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bittermilk No. 1 non-alcoholic?
Yes. Bittermilk No. 1 contains no alcohol. It is a non-alcoholic cocktail mixer designed to be combined with your choice of traditional or non-alcoholic spirit.
Does bourbon barrel aging add alcohol to Bittermilk No. 1?
No. The finished mixer contains no alcohol.
What does Bittermilk No. 1 taste like?
It is rich and bittersweet, with burnt cane sugar, orange peel, warming spice and bitter botanical notes from gentian root and cinchona bark. Aging in Willett bourbon barrels adds charred oak and caramel depth.
How do you make a non-alcoholic Old Fashioned with Bittermilk No. 1?
Combine one part Bittermilk No. 1 with four parts non-alcoholic whiskey. Stir with ice, strain over fresh ice and garnish with an orange peel.
Do I need to add bitters or sugar?
No. Bittermilk No. 1 already contains the sugar, orange, spice and bittering botanicals needed for an Old Fashioned.
Can I adjust the recommended ratio?
Yes. The suggested ratio is one part Bittermilk No. 1 to four parts spirit, but the mixer is concentrated and can be adjusted to suit the sweetness and intensity of your chosen non-alcoholic whiskey.
How many cocktails does one bottle make?
One 8.5 fl oz bottle makes approximately 17 cocktails when used at the recommended ratio.
What ingredients are in Bittermilk No. 1?
Bittermilk lists Florida golden cane sugar, burnt cane sugar, water, orange peel, spices, gentian root, cinchona bark and tartaric acid.
