New Orleans Bywater Bitters – Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Bitters

New Orleans Bywater Bitters are non-alcoholic cocktail bitters designed to add depth, bitterness, and aromatic complexity to cocktails and mocktails without alcohol. Inspired by the distinctive, anise-forward bitters tradition associated with New Orleans classics like the Sazerac, this blend delivers a darker, herbaceous profile while remaining completely zero-proof.

With dominant notes of anise, clove, and subtle mint, New Orleans Bywater Bitters are especially well-suited to classic cocktails like the Sazerac, whiskey-inspired drinks, and spirit-free cocktails that benefit from a dash or two of bitter-forward herbaceousness.

How These Bitters Are Designed to Work in Cocktails

New Orleans Bywater Bitters are formulated to perform the same functional role as traditional New Orleans–style bitters in classic drinks. Like salt in cooking, they are used in small amounts to sharpen flavour, introduce bitterness, and bring balance to the overall drink.

These bitters act as a deep flavour accent, providing herbal depth and aromatic lift that holds up under dilution, ice, and carbonation.

Made with Natural Botanicals

New Orleans Bywater Bitters are crafted from a 100 percent non-alcoholic base using whole herbs, roots, spices, and botanicals selected to evoke the classic New Orleans bitters profile.

The blend features anise, cherry, wormwood, and warm spices such as clove and cardamom, layered to deliver bitterness, complexity, and structure without relying on alcohol.

How to Use New Orleans Bywater Bitters

New Orleans Bywater Bitters are used the same way as traditional New Orleans–style bitters.

Cocktails and mocktails

• Sazerac-style mocktails

• Whiskey-inspired spirit-free cocktails

• Herb-forward low-ABV drinks

Simple serves

• Soda water with citrus peel

• Tonic water

• Cola-style mixers

Because they are non-alcoholic, these bitters can be used freely in mocktails and alcohol-free cocktails without compromising the recipe's zero-proof nature.

Non-Alcoholic Alternative to Traditional New Orleans–Style Bitters

Traditional New Orleans–style bitters, including classics like Peychaud’s, are alcohol-based and not suitable for fully zero-proof drinks. New Orleans Bywater Bitters are designed to deliver a similar functional role and aromatic direction, without relying on an alcohol base. 

Volume & ABV

120mL (4 fl. oz) Bottle | 0.0% ABV

Awards & Accolades

• 2024 LA Spirits Awards: Gold Medal
• 2024 Beverage Testing Institute: 90 Points, Gold Medal
• 2024 World Alcohol-Free Awards: Bronze Medal

New Orleans Bywater Bitters is a non-alcoholic alternative inspired by traditional New Orleans-style bitters. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Peychaud’s or any other brand. The product is designed to offer a similar flavour profile to classic Peychaud’s bitters, with its own unique, non-alcoholic formulation.