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Ginger Old Fashioned

Name: Ginger Old Fashioned (Non-Alcoholic)
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Kentucky 74 (or other NA whiskey); 1 oz Tenneyson Black Ginger; ¼ oz ginger syrup; 5 dashes All The Bitter Aromatic Bitters

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 Shirley Temple mocktail just can’t touch.

This recipe was perfected using Spiritless Kentucky 74 and Tenneyson Black Ginger, but feel free to use your favorite alcoholic or non-alcoholic whiskey instead.

Ginger Old Fashioned (Non-Alcoholic)

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Servings

Cook Time

2 minutes

Calories

Not a classic Old Fashioned, but a spirit-forward, ginger-driven riff with lots of spice.

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Ingredients

1 ½ oz Kentucky 74 (or other NA whiskey)
1 oz Tenneyson Black Ginger
¼ oz ginger syrup
5 dashes All The Bitter Aromatic Bitters

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 an orange 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 simple, spirit-forward cocktails feel thin. Here, the ginger syrup adds body, warmth, and a touch of sweetness, while Tenneyson Black Ginger brings spice, depth, and a satisfying texture that makes the drink work.

AVOIDING WATERY NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS
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 Spiritless Kentucky 74.

COCKTAIL BITTERS IN NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
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 and complexity without affecting the ABV of your drink.