Bittermilk Bottling Co. recently received recognition from The Daily Pour’s Zero Proof Awards, underscoring the brand’s place in the zero-proof category.
The following flavors were recognized for their ability to create sophisticated, layered flavors that work just as well in mocktails as they do in traditional cocktails:
- Gold: Bittermilk No. 6 Oaxacan Old Fashioned
- Silver: Bittermilk No. 1 Bourbon Barrel Aged Manhattan
- Silver: Bittermilk No. 3 Smoked Honey Whiskey Sour
As the zero-proof category continues to expand beyond simple spirit substitutes, consumers are looking for drinks that deliver the same complexity, balance and flavor as a great cocktail, with alcohol optional.
Founded by husband-and-wife hospitality veterans Joe and MariElena Raya, Bittermilk has long approached mixers with a bartender’s mindset: building in the bitter, sweet, acidic and aromatic elements needed to make a complex drink with minimal ingredients. That same philosophy has positioned the brand particularly well as mocktails and mindful drinking continue to move further into the mainstream.
The awards are the latest recognition for Bittermilk as the company continues to innovate across its Bittermilk, Tippleman’s and Barcoop Bevy portfolios while expanding its Charleston-area production capabilities.