Creating a spirit-forward non-alcoholic cocktail might once have seemed impossible, but the growing range of complex non-alcoholic spirits has made it a reality. Our original cocktail, Similar Triangles, exemplifies this shift. Dark, stirred, and intensely flavorful, it's a far cry from the pineapple-juice-and-grenadine mocktails of days past.
Three Spirit Nightcap provides a robust base with woody, spicy, and herbal notes, along with calming ingredients like ashwagandha and valerian root, making it perfect for an evening cocktail. Pathfinder Hemp & Root, known for its bittersweet, herbal profile and amaro-like qualities, bolsters the cocktail with a rich texture and intense flavor. Tenneyson Black Ginger, with no direct comparison in the alcoholic world, brings a unique mix of herbal, bitter, black pepper, and ginger flavors. Its acidity and sharp bite serve to lift the other ingredients and balance the drink.
This cocktail calls for a few drops of salt tincture (see note below the recipe), and while it might be tempting to skip that step, it truly transforms the drink. Adding just a few drops of salt water doesn't make the drink salty, but helps to tame the tannin and bitterness, creating a more harmonious and well-balanced drink.
This unique, bold non-alcoholic combines three standout zero proof spirits to create a satisfying slow-sipper.
Ingredients
1 ¼ oz Three Spirit Nightcap
1 oz Pathfinder Hemp & Root
¾ oz Tenneyson Black Ginger
3 drops salt tincture
1 dash All The Bitter Orange Bitters
2 dashes All The Bitter Aromatic bitters
Directions
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir for 15-20 seconds.
Strain into a rocks glass with one big ice cube and garnish with an expressed orange peel.
Recipe Note
WHAT IS SALT TINCTURE? Used in cocktails, salt tincture (or saline solution) is a combination of salt and water that can be added to cocktails in small amounts—just a few drops is all you need—to make the flavors pop. Like in food, salt enhances flavors, tames bitterness, and makes fruit and citrus flavors more vibrant. To make it, simply dissolve 1 part salt in 4 parts water and transfer to a dropper bottle.
WHERE TO BUY NON-ALCOHOLIC SPIRITS? Non-alcoholic spirits like Tenneyson, Three Spirit Nightcap, and Pathfinder can be found online at specialty retailers like The Zero Proof, from non-alcoholic bottle shops (shop small and check out Zero Proof Nation to find a shop near you), at large chains like Total Wine and BevMo, or ordered conveniently from Amazon.
MORE THREE SPIRIT NIGHTCAP RECIPES If you enjoy the unique flavor of Three Spirit Nightcap, check out our bittersweet Get Up Get Down coffee cocktail and the Goodnight, Manhattan (a spin on the viral TikTok Sleepy Girl Mocktail).
MORE PATHFINDER HEMP & ROOT RECIPES Craving a great after dinner drink without the booze? You'll love our non-alcoholic Espresso Martini and Black Manhattan, both made with the amaro-esque Pathfinder.
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