Bittermilk labored over the perfect formulation to recreate a classic Manhattan cocktail as a non-alcoholic elixir. Port wine (alcohol-removed), grapes, raisins and their No.1 Bitter Formula impart the flavors of sweet vermouth, and a bit of cherry gives a nod to its traditional garnish. As it ages in bourbon barrels, it takes on notes of charred oak and vanilla. Their No.1 Bitter Formula (the base of their No.1 Old Fashioned) adds complex bitterness to balance.

• 8.5 fl oz/251 ml
• average yield: 17 cocktails
• ingredients: water, Florida raw cane sugar, burnt cane sugar, raisin juice concentrate, burnt sugar, alcohol removed port wine, cherry juice concentrate, tartaric acid, vanilla extract, grape juice concentrate, orange peel, spices, gentian root, cinchona bark
• recipe for a Manhattan:
  • 1 part Bittermilk Manhattan
  • 4 Parts rye or bourbon
  • lots of ice
  • stir & strain into a cocktail glass and serve up
  • garnish with a brandied cherry
  • also pairs well with soda water for mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks
• Made in United States

After years in the F&B industry, Bittermilk Bottling Co. began manufacturing a line of cocktail mixers made by bartenders for cocktail enthusiasts. The mixers are crafted with real ingredients and bottled by their own human hands in Charleston, SC. Made with whole, all-natural and unique ingredients, each of the products use a bittering agent, a sweetener and an acid to achieve a balanced cocktail. Bittermilk highlights the ingredients that bring bitterness to the cocktail, an important part of a balanced cocktail, hence the name Bittermilk.