Photo Credit Vanessa Burrowes

Photo Credit Vanessa Burrowes

“The first sip is joy, the second is gladness, the third is serenity, the fourth is madness, the fifth is ecstasy.”
― Jack Kerouac, The Dharma Bums

A savory liqueur flavored with fresh Beets, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Fennel Seed, & Orange Zest. 30% ABV. Sweetened with Raw Sugar.

One of our 2015 releases, the Beatnik is an unusual character. Funky and earthy up front with a ‘dirt’ flavor of raw beets, then following with savory herbs balanced by just the right amount of sugar.

We knew when we were making this recipe it would not be for everyone. This one is an eccentric oddball to be sure. However it’s quickly becoming one of our favorites for cocktails, blending very well with gin, whiskey, or even mezcal. The botanical profile works well when you’d rather go savory over sweet, and you can even sub this in for a sweet vermouth to give your drinks a different twist.

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  • Beatnik Cocktails

    Beatnik is quite an unusual mixer to play with, and offers earthy & funky flavors. You can use Beatnik in place of a sweet vermouth to give your cocktails a botanical spin.
    • Garden in a Glass
      2 oz Beatnik
      Dash Crude Bitters "Bitterless Marriage"

      Mix over ice in a tall glass, add soda water to fill. These are suspiciously easy to drink.
    • Ginsberg and Tonic
      1 oz Beatnik
      1 oz Gin
      Juice from 1/4 of an orange
      Mix in a tall glass with ice, fill with tonic

      Delightful for nice warm weather, or also just ... weather.
    • Botanist's Delight
      1 oz Beatnik
      0.5 oz Fernet Branca or similar

      Mix over ice, stir slowly to chill. A wonderful drink to share with a few friends.
    • Old Poet
      An old fashioned with a botanical twist!
      1 oz Beatnik
      1.5 oz Bourbon
      Dash Celery Bitters
      Dash of sugar to taste

      Stir over ice for 30 seconds, serve on the rocks.