The Manhattan is a simple cocktail on paper—whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters—but its balance relies on weight, warmth, and a long finish, all of which are harder to achieve without alcohol. The City That Sleeps takes that template and adapts it for evening unwinding, featuring the soothing, woody botanical profile of Three Spirit Nightcap. Spiritless Kentucky 74 adds the familiar oak that a Manhattan needs, while a combination of our Aromatic and Orange Cardamom bitters keep things classic with a nice bright lift—making this a grounded, grown-up alternative to the usual “sleepy girl mocktail.”
Nightcap’s blend of ashwagandha, valerian root, lemon balm, and hops is designed to help you relax and sleep more soundly, and skipping alcohol at night only improves the quality of that rest. This is a “Manhattan-style” non-alcoholic cocktail designed for the end of the day—bold, warming, and genuinely relaxing.
This recipe was perfected with Spiritless Kentucky 74 and Roots Divino Sweet Vermouth, but you can use your favorite non-alc (or full-strength) whiskey and vermouth instead.
Want something easy?
Not every night requires a complicated cocktail. Our favorite easy drink is bitters & soda—refreshing, balanced, and good for your gut. Just add a few dashes of our non-alcoholic bitters to sparkling water, with lemon or lime if you're feeling fancy.