How to Mix Curious Elixir No. 1: Booze-Free Cocktails

Quick Answer

To mix Curious Elixir No. 1, pour it over ice in a rocks glass, add an orange twist, and garnish with a cherry for a sophisticated zero-proof cocktail.

How to Mix and Serve Curious Elixir No. 1

1. Chill the bottle: Refrigerate Curious Elixir No. 1 for at least 2 hours before serving. This ensures the cocktail is crisp and refreshing over ice. Check that the bottle is fully chilled; a warm pour will melt ice too quickly.
2. Fill a rocks glass with ice: Use one large ice cube or a few standard cubes. Fill the glass about three-quarters full to keep the drink cold without diluting it too fast. Avoid crushed ice—it melts faster and waters down the flavor.
3. Pour the elixir: Pour 4 to 5 ounces of Curious Elixir No. 1 over the ice. The bottle is ready to serve, so no shaking or mixing is required. Measure your pour to keep each glass consistent for guests.
4. Add a garnish: Express an orange twist over the glass and drop it in, then add a brandied cherry on a pick. This enhances the aromatic experience and complements the pomegranate notes. Don’t skip the orange twist—it lifts the bitter-sweet profile.
5. Serve immediately: Serve the cocktail right away while the ice is still solid. For a party, set up a self-serve station with the bottle, ice, and garnishes so guests can pour their own. If hosting, have extra chilled bottles ready to keep the flow going.

Product Spotlight

• Curious Elixir No. 1 Booze-Free Cocktails: Curious Elixir No. 1 is a pomegranate cocktail with organic ingredients and rhodiola adaptogen, designed to mimic a Negroni Sbagliato. You get a complex, bitter-sweet flavor without alcohol, so it stands up to ice and garnishes without tasting diluted.