Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Today we’re making a Non-Alcoholic Black Tea Old Fashioned, a booze-free cocktail inspired by the structure of a classic Old Fashioned. Instead of relying on zero-proof spirits, this recipe uses black tea, spice, citrus, and sugar to create bitterness, warmth, and complexity with ingredients you likely already have at home.
The goal here isn’t to fake whiskey. It’s to build an Old Fashioned-style mocktail that feels intentional and satisfying. Whether you’re looking for NA cocktail recipes, alcohol-free Old Fashioned ideas, or you’re just curious about using tea in cocktails, I hope you enjoy this one. Cheers!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:48 The Concept
01:22 The Ingredients
02:25 Phase 1
03:28 Helix Sleep
05:06 Phase 2
06:45 The Build
08:20 Sips & Sign Off
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THE NA BLACK TEA OLD FASHIONED 7:21
2.5 oz (75 ml) Old Fashioned tea base*
1/2 oz (15 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
1 swath orange peel
Expressed orange oil, peel, and cocktail cherry for garnish
*OLD FASHIONED TEA BASE 2:25
2 cups (480 g) water
10 whole cloves
4 allspice berries (cracked)
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp cocoa nibs
1/2 vanilla bean (cut & scraped)
1/8 tsp red chili flakes
2 tea bags English Breakfast black tea
2 tsp Lapsang Souchong black tea
2 swaths orange peel
Pinch of salt
- In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add all ingredients except teas, orange peel, and salt. Simmer covered for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, add teas and orange peel, cover, and steep for 5 minutes. Strain, add salt, and allow to cool.
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Lapsang Souchong Tea: amzn.to/4bMEUR4
Julep strainer: amzn.to/3mymEyA
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
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My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
Glass measuring cup: amzn.to/4qs8BeZ
The induction burner: amzn.to/3mgewEW
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Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
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Visit helixsleep.com/anderserickson and take advantage of their Flash Sale Exclusive Partner Offer and get 27% Off Sitewide! Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring!
Today we’re making a Non-Alcoholic Black Tea Old Fashioned, a booze-free cocktail inspired by the structure of a classic Old Fashioned. Instead of relying on zero-proof spirits, this recipe uses black tea, spice, citrus, and sugar to create bitterness, warmth, and complexity with ingredients you likely already have at home.
The goal here isn’t to fake whiskey. It’s to build an Old Fashioned-style mocktail that feels intentional and satisfying. Whether you’re looking for NA cocktail recipes, alcohol-free Old Fashioned ideas, or you’re just curious about using tea in cocktails, I hope you enjoy this one. Cheers!
Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Try my grenadine & falernum 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Don’t forget the merch! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/anders-erickson-collection
Join us on Patreon 👉 patreon.com/anderserickson
My newsletter: anderserickson.com
Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
———
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:48 The Concept
01:22 The Ingredients
02:25 Phase 1
03:28 Helix Sleep
05:06 Phase 2
06:45 The Build
08:20 Sips & Sign Off
———
THE NA BLACK TEA OLD FASHIONED 7:21
2.5 oz (75 ml) Old Fashioned tea base*
1/2 oz (15 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
1 swath orange peel
Expressed orange oil, peel, and cocktail cherry for garnish
*OLD FASHIONED TEA BASE 2:25
2 cups (480 g) water
10 whole cloves
4 allspice berries (cracked)
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp cocoa nibs
1/2 vanilla bean (cut & scraped)
1/8 tsp red chili flakes
2 tea bags English Breakfast black tea
2 tsp Lapsang Souchong black tea
2 swaths orange peel
Pinch of salt
- In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add all ingredients except teas, orange peel, and salt. Simmer covered for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, add teas and orange peel, cover, and steep for 5 minutes. Strain, add salt, and allow to cool.
———
THE TOOLS
To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd
Lapsang Souchong Tea: amzn.to/4bMEUR4
Julep strainer: amzn.to/3mymEyA
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
My favorite mixing glass: amzn.to/45nvvvq
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
Glass measuring cup: amzn.to/4qs8BeZ
The induction burner: amzn.to/3mgewEW
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
Brian R
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
Brian Sciarratta
KC JONES
Scott Goode
Allen Saxton
Lara
Charles Snodgrass
Scott MacLean
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Twitter: twitter.com/anderserickson_
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
