Barsmith Old Fashioned Mix - 12.7 oz Bottles (Pack of 6) Ready-to-Pour Cherry Citrus & Bitters Mixer

Barsmith Old Fashioned Mix is a ready-to-pour cocktail base that blends cherry, citrus, cane sugar and bitters to make bar-quality Old Fashioneds at home.

Whether you’re stocking a home bar, hosting friends, or simplifying weeknight drinks, this 12.7 oz Bottles (Pack of 6) Barsmith mixer offers a consistent, premium foundation for bourbon and rye cocktails. Formulated with water, pure cane sugar, honey, natural flavors and vegetable juice coloring, it aims to deliver the familiar sweet-tart-bitter balance of a traditional Old Fashioned without artificial colors or GMOs.

How does this mix recreate a classic Old Fashioned?

Barsmith concentrates the signature building blocks of the cocktail—sweetness, citrus brightness, cherry depth and a hint of bitters—so you only need spirit and ice. The result is a repeatable profile that highlights whiskey instead of masking it.

• Pre-balanced sweet and bitter notes to match traditional recipes.
• Natural cherry and citrus flavors for authentic aroma and taste.
• Pure cane sugar and honey for smooth mouthfeel without harsh sweeteners.

What’s the best way to use this mixer at home?

Make a classic Old Fashioned by stirring 2 oz of bourbon or rye with about 0.5–1 oz of the mix over ice, then garnish with an orange twist and cherry. It’s also flexible for shaken or stirred whiskey drinks and for scaling up when serving guests.

• Suggested ratio: 2 oz whiskey to 0.5–1 oz Barsmith mix, adjust to taste.
• Stir with large ice for clarity or shake for a slightly aerated texture.
• Works as a base in cocktail batched pours for parties and events.

Are the ingredients and quality suitable for conscious consumers?

The formula emphasizes simple, recognizable ingredients and avoids GMOs, using vegetable juice for color instead of synthetic dyes. Natural flavors, cane sugar and honey give a cleaner ingredient list compared with many mass-market cocktail syrups.

• Non-GMO formulation and no artificial coloring agents.
• Sweetened with pure cane sugar and honey for a natural profile.
• Water-based mix with natural flavors and vegetable juice coloring.

Can I use Barsmith Old Fashioned Mix beyond a standard Old Fashioned?

Yes. The mixer pairs well with bourbon, rye, and even dark rum or aged tequila when you want a sweet-bitter backbone. It also makes creative riffs like smoked Old Fashioneds, cocktail spritzers, or boozy punches simple to craft.

• Try in a smoked Old Fashioned with a quick wood-flame rinse or smoked glass.
• Blend with sparkling water for a lighter, low-ABV spritz.
• Batch the mix for punch bowls or pre-batched cocktail bottles.

Who is this for? Barsmith Old Fashioned Mix is tailored to home bartenders and hosts who want a dependable, flavorful cocktail base without measuring dozens of ingredients. It’s ideal for whiskey lovers who prefer drinks that showcase their spirit, busy entertainers who need consistent pours, and anyone seeking a cleaner-label alternative to syrupy mass-market mixers.