Not your typical tonic, the No. 5 combines lime and lemon juice with cinchona bark, the source of quinine for tonic. A char on fresh grapefruit skins helps to bring out bitter yet refreshing notes. Just a bit of sea salt helps highlight savory caramel notes and rounds out the flavor.
This mixer works well with any light spirit. Mix equal parts No. 5 + vodka + soda water in a tall glass over plenty of ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Bittermilk is a Charleston, South Carolina–based brand founded in 2013 by husband-and-wife team Joe and MariElena Raya. Emerging from their experience at The Gin Joint, a renowned craft cocktail bar, Bittermilk was created to offer bar-quality mixers that simplify the art of cocktail-making at home.
Each of Bittermilk’s mixers is handcrafted in small batches using real, all-natural ingredients. The company employs culinary techniques such as barrel-aging, charring citrus peels, and infusing spices to craft complex, balanced flavors. Notably, their No. 1 Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Fashioned mixer is aged in freshly emptied Willett bourbon barrels, imparting rich notes of oak and charred wood.
With a commitment to quality and innovation, Bittermilk continues to be a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts seeking to elevate their home bar experience.
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