Photo of a non-alcoholic Old Fashioned mocktail made with Kentucky 74, Tenneyson, and All The Bitter.

December 10, 2025

Ginger Old Fashioned

Name: Ginger Old Fashioned (NA)
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Kentucky 74; 1 oz Tenneyson Black Ginger; ¼ oz ginger syrup; 5 dashes ATB Aromatic Bitters

bold · Botanical Spirit · Dry · Ginger · Kentucky 74 · non-alcoholic whiskey · Old Fashioned Aromatic Bitters · Spiced · Spirit Forward · Tenneyson · Whiskey

The Old Fashioned is one of the world’s most iconic cocktails—spirit, sugar, water, and bitters in perfect harmony. But recreating that balance without alcohol is tricky. Non-alcoholic cocktails with citrus or mixers, like a Margarita or Moscow Mule, often translate well because the extra layers add complexity and texture—something that zero-proof, spirit-forward cocktails can struggle to deliver.

Our Ginger Old Fashioned tackles that challenge by pairing the oak-forward character of Kentucky 74 with the botanical depth and bite of Tenneyson Black Ginger, supported by ginger syrup and our Aromatic bitters to create structure, warmth, and a long, satisfying finish. It won’t taste exactly like a traditional Old Fashioned—because it isn’t—but it offers the same slow-sipping, end-of-day ritual that your standard mocktail just can’t touch.

Find everything you need to make this drink in our Ginger Old Fashioned Kit.

Ginger Old Fashioned (NA)

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Servings

Cook Time

2 minutes

Calories

This NA Old Fashioned riff has plenty of bite from ginger and pepper.

Ingredients

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Directions

Keep spirits chilled and pour directly into a rocks glass.
Add bitters, syrup, and ice (preferably one large cube), then stir for 10-15 seconds.
Garnish with a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the drink.

Recipe Note

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
Non-alcoholic spirits are often lighter in texture than their boozy counterparts, which can make spirit-forward cocktails feel thin. Here, ginger syrup adds body, warmth, and a touch of sweetness, while Tenneyson Black Ginger brings spice, depth, and a texture that makes the drink work.

A NOTE ON DILUTION
Because non-alcoholic spirits are often lighter in texture than their boozy counterparts, too much melted ice can make a drink taste weak or watery. When making cocktails that are traditionally stirred with ice, keep your bottles refrigerated so the spirits start cold, reducing the need to stir with ice in the first place. When serving on the rocks, build the drink directly in the glass you’ll serve it in, add ice (preferably one large cube), and stir for 10–15 seconds—just enough to reach the ideal temperature without overly diluting the cocktail.

ABOUT TENNEYSON BLACK GINGER
Unlike most non-alcoholic spirits designed to mimic gin, whiskey, or tequila, Tenneyson is entirely its own thing. This botanical spirit is herbal, earthy, and intensely spiced, with notes of black pepper, ginger, and citrus. It gives this non-alcoholic Old Fashioned depth and structure while enhancing the warmth and oak-forward notes of Kentucky 74.

COCKTAIL BITTERS IN MOCKTAILS
Cocktail bitters provide depth and balance, rounding out sweet and sour flavors while adding bite. Since All The Bitter is completely 0% ABV (unlike traditional bitters, which are around 45% alcohol), you can use as much as you like to dial in flavor without affecting the ABV of your drink.

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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.

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