Tenneyson Black Ginger is a non-alcoholic botanical spirit built around bold ginger with layers of dandelion, gentian, lemon balm and peppery botanicals. It's dark, earthy and warming, with ginger leading into herbal bitterness and spice. With no added sugar and MCT oil in the blend, it brings plenty of intensity and body without relying on sweetness.
Why We Love It
Tenneyson has real presence. We love a bottle that can transform a drink with just an ounce or two, and this one does exactly that. It brings warmth and complexity without relying on sweetness, and its combination of ginger and bitter botanicals gives you plenty of room to get creative behind the bar.
How to Drink Tenneyson Black Ginger
For an easy serve, pour 2 oz Tenneyson Black Ginger over ice, top with sparkling water and finish with a generous squeeze of fresh lime. For something warmer and more intense, simply pour it over a large cube and sip slowly.
Cheeky & Dry Signature Serve — Black Ginger & Pear: 1½ oz Tenneyson Black Ginger, 1½ oz pear nectar, ½ oz fresh lemon juice, 2 dashes All The Bitter Aromatic Bitters, and 1½ oz sparkling water. Shake the Tenneyson, pear, lemon and bitters with ice, strain over fresh ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a thin pear slice and lemon twist.
Pair it with: Korean barbecue, duck with roasted pears, pork tenderloin with herbs, aged cheddar, or dark chocolate with sea salt.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Bold fresh ginger, earthy dandelion, and a hint of black pepper
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Palate: Warming ginger spice up front, then herbal bitterness from gentian and lemon balm
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Finish: Dry, peppery, and persistently warming — no sweetness to soften the edges
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Body: Full and rich — MCT oil gives it weight and presence without added sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tenneyson Black Ginger non-alcoholic?
Yes. Tenneyson Black Ginger is a non-alcoholic botanical spirit containing no alcohol. It is made from botanical extracts including ginger, dandelion, gentian, and lemon balm, with MCT oil for body.
What does Tenneyson Black Ginger taste like?
Dark, earthy, and warming — bold ginger leads into herbal bitterness from dandelion and gentian, with peppery botanicals and lemon balm adding complexity. It has no added sugar, so the intensity is all botanical rather than sweetness-driven. It's one of the more serious and complex bottles in the non-alcoholic spirits category.
What is MCT oil and why is it in Tenneyson?
MCT oil (medium-chain triglyceride oil) is a fat derived from coconut oil that gives Tenneyson Black Ginger its full body and mouthfeel — the kind of weight and presence you'd normally associate with a spirit. It also means the product contains no added sugar while still feeling rich and satisfying in the glass.
How do I serve Tenneyson Black Ginger?
For an easy serve, 2 oz over ice with sparkling water and a squeeze of lime. For something more intense, pour it neat over a large cube. In cocktails, try the Black Ginger & Pear: Tenneyson, pear nectar, fresh lemon juice, aromatic bitters, and sparkling water, shaken and strained over ice.
Where is Tenneyson made?
Tenneyson is a US-based non-alcoholic spirits brand focused on functional, botanical-forward expressions with no added sugar. Black Ginger is their flagship product and one of the most distinctive bottles in the non-alcoholic spirits category.
What size is this bottle?
This listing is for the standard 750 ml bottle of Tenneyson Black Ginger.
Can I use Tenneyson Black Ginger in cocktails?
Absolutely — it's designed for it. Its bold ginger, bitter botanicals, and full body make it a powerful modifier that can transform a drink with just an ounce or two. It pairs especially well with pear, citrus, and aromatic bitters, and works beautifully in dark, warming cocktail builds.
