Prohibition-inspired pours made for the modern drinker, Blind Tiger produces bar-quality, spirit-free cocktails and mixers that mirror classic cocktails known to speakeasy culture. All-natural, award-winning, and shelf-stable. Sip the past; savor the present.
Founder Story In 2017, I opened a speakeasy bar - Room 33 - in Erie, PA that became known for its craft cocktails. Then, in March 2020, because of the pandemic, we were mandated to takeout only. And although 90% our sales had come from the bar, we couldn't legally sell alcohol to-go. However, we refused to close our doors, so we started crafting non-alcoholic versions of our classic cocktails to keep ourselves afloat. According to Gallup, over 30% of the population abstains from alcohol. And the International Wine and Spirits Record notes that until 2019, only 0.5% of the beverage market offered non-alcoholic options. Despite growth, access to healthier and sophisticated choices remains limited, while the demand continues to rise. In addition crafting cocktails is complex and most consumers refrain from trying.
Solution: We founded Blind Tiger (a moniker for speakeasies) to create better-for-you, all natural, spirit-free adult beverages to capture the richness and complexity of classic cocktails, all while invoking the mystique of the Prohibition era. Our aim is to provide an easy and sophisticated beverage experience ensuring everyone feels a “part of the occasion.”
Our non-alcoholic beverages recreate classic Prohibition-era cocktails including the Bee’s Knees, Southside, Ward 8, Sidecar, and Lavender French 75. Blind Tiger has earned 16 prestigious beverage competition awards, including two double gold medals from the 2022 and 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competitions. These curated recipes can be enjoyed over ice for a non-alc version or have the spirit added to make the traditional cocktail.
