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Optimist – Cali Spritz – 4-Pack
Availability: In StockWhat you need to know: The folks at Optimist Botanicals know how to make a great drink and their Cali Spritz is no exception. Just the right amount of bitterness plus vibrant bubbles and adaptogens to make the perfect addition to your next happy hour or cooler.
Flavor profile: Bitter, Citrus, Herbal, notes of agave
Best served: Straight from the can, with ice and an orange wedge
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Optimist – Bitter Cali Amaro
Availability: In StockThe Bitter Optimist amaro is a non-alcoholic botanical spirit designed to be mixed as a premium liqueur. Reminiscent of a bitter old-school amari but with a contemporary Cali twist. Tasting notes include woodsy citrus and herbs.
What you need to know: Bitter, complex, and fragrant Optimist’s Cali Amaro is the perfect addition to your next Spritz or Negroni. You this like you would any Amaro or Aperitif.
Flavor profile: Orange, pink grapefruit, mandarin orange, bay laurel, sage, wormwood, gentian, dandelion root.
Best served: Over ice, topped with tonic, or as a base for more complex cocktails. Garnish with a citrus peel
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Optimist – Smokey
Availability: In StockWhat you need to know: Smokey shines best in a spicy Margarita. It’s nice and strong with a refreshing bite. You can use it like you would use a Mezcal.
Flavor profile: Bonifre, bittersweet, spice. Lapsang Souchong, Bitter Red Orange, Clove, Ginger, Sage, Bergamot, Cinnamon Leaf, Habanero, Geranium, Oregano, Angelica Root, Valencia Orange, Cornmint
Best served: As a digestif.
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Optimist – Bright
Availability: In StockA sunny and refreshing blend of citrus, light florals, fresh herbs.
What you need to know: This one lives up to the name. It’s flavorful, energizing and even delicate enough to drink alone….but we also enjoyed in with a simple tonic. You can use it like you would use a citrusy vodka.
Flavor profile: Citrus, sherbert, Lemon, Jasmine, Green Mandarin, Lavender, Turmeric, Cornmint, Orange, Tangerine, Fennel, Myrrh, Cinnamon Leaf
Best served: Mixed with tonic.
Pairs well with: Light dishes – fish or summery salads.
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Optimist – Fresh
Availability: In StockWhat you need to know: Earthy, bright and clean, both on the palaette and nose, Optimist’s Fresh tastes like a rainy day smells and is phenomenal in a Cucumber Gimlet. You can use it like you would use a botanical gin.
Flavor profile: Wild herbs, anise, fresh canyon air. Juniper, Cilantro, Lime Peel, Fennel, Lovage, Basil, Angelica Root, Red Thyme, Tarragon, Jasmine, Habanero, Oregano, Tangerine
Best served: Mixed with tonic.
Pairs well with: Spicy food, particularly Mexican, Indian or South East Asian.