The Recipe · No.1103 · Virgin Old Fashioned (Old Fashioned Mocktail)

Virgin Old Fashioned (Old Fashioned Mocktail), and where to source it

Virgin Old Fashioned (Old Fashioned Mocktail) — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Virgin Old Fashioned (Old Fashioned Mocktail) Bitter 5best2buy.com

Dilution is a flavor here, not an accident. Stir over ice for a full 30 seconds so the demerara and bitters melt into the whiskey and the drink softens; served straight it tastes sharp and thin.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep4 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineBitter
Cost$
VeganGluten-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Non-alcoholic whiskey alternative
This drink is almost entirely the base spirit, so a zero-proof whiskey with real oak and vanilla is non-negotiable.
2 ozrecommended
Local / market
Demerara syrup
Demerara over plain simple; the raw-sugar molasses note reads like the caramel booze used to carry.
0.25 ozrecommended
Local / market
Aromatic bitters
A couple dashes of aromatic bitters for the spice and complexity that makes an Old Fashioned old-fashioned.
2 dashesrecommended
Local / market
Orange peel
A wide peel of fresh orange. The oil expressed on top is the whole nose of the drink.
1 striprecommended
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. StirAdd whiskey alternative, demerara syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass over ice. Stir 30 seconds to chill and dilute.
  2. StrainStrain over one large cube in a rocks glass.
  3. ExpressPinch the orange peel over the glass to spray the oil, then drop it in.
The Toolkit

Mixing glass · Bar spoon · Rocks glass

Straight Answers
Can you make Virgin Old Fashioned (Old Fashioned Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Virgin Old Fashioned (Old Fashioned Mocktail)? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make Virgin Old Fashioned (Old Fashioned Mocktail) ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.

Is Virgin Old Fashioned (Old Fashioned Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Virgin Old Fashioned (Old Fashioned Mocktail) vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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