Smoky No. 56

The Mood:
Soulful, grounded, and a little mysterious. Smoky No. 56 is a fireside sipper made for long conversations and unfiltered truth—the kind of drink that feels like an embrace with weight. Moody, complex, and beautifully grown-up.

The Story:
For Bitter For Worse crafts zero-proof cocktails with a reverence for depth and ritual. Smoky No. 56 is their brooding slow-burn—an aromatic blend inspired by smoky spirits, layered botanicals, and moments that stretch past midnight. This is the bottle you pour when you want to stay awhile.

The Taste:
Earthy smoke and maple warmth meet citrus peel, black tea, and bittersweet herbs. Velvety, slightly sweet, and lingering with a smoldering finish that doesn’t fade fast.

The Ritual:
Pour over a big ice cube with an orange peel. Add a splash of still or sparkling water to open it up—or sip it slow and uncut. Best paired with bold flavors: charred meats, spiced nuts, oysters, or gingersnaps by candlelight.

filtered water, organic maple syrup, organic apple cider vinegar, organic fig concentrate, organic sweet orange peel, organic lapsang souchong black tea,** sea salt, organic spices, organic gentian root, organic decaffeinated black tea, organic dandelion root, organic bitter orange peel, non-GMO citric acid, organic monk fruit, vanilla

** 0.7 oz caffeinated black tea per 4 oz serving.

Contains less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, 0.7 oz caffeinated black tea, 30 calories per 4 oz serving, Total carb. 7g, Total Sugars 7g (6g from organic maple syrup)

Contains 5% juice

Smoky and smooth with hints of maple, citrus peel, and black tea. Bittersweet, grounding, and slow to fade—like a late-night conversation worth staying up for.