Bittered Sling Plum & Rootbeer

Bold, nostalgic, and distinctly craft-driven, Bittered Sling Plum & Rootbeer blends rich stone fruit character with classic root beer spice and herbal complexity. Balancing sweetness, botanicals, and warming depth, this uniquely Canadian spirit captures both cocktail creativity and old-fashioned soda fountain inspiration.

Producer Overview & Production

Bittered Sling is a Canadian craft producer recognized for innovative botanical products and flavour-forward cocktail ingredients inspired by culinary techniques and contemporary mixology. Known for pushing beyond traditional bitters and aperitif styles, the brand emphasizes layered flavour construction, natural ingredients, and versatility.

Plum & Rootbeer combines ripe plum character with the nostalgic spice profile of traditional root beer botanicals such as sassafras-inspired notes, winter spice, vanilla, and herbal roots. The production approach focuses on balancing fruit richness with earthy botanicals and subtle bitterness to create a spirit that is both playful and sophisticated.

Careful infusion and blending techniques allow the plum sweetness, spice elements, and root-driven complexity to integrate harmoniously without becoming overly sugary or heavy. The result is a deeply aromatic and versatile flavoured spirit suited to sipping, cocktails, and creative aperitif service.

Tasting Notes

Colour
Deep ruby-brown with mahogany highlights.

Nose
Expressive aromas of ripe plum, vanilla, root beer spice, wintergreen, clove, and caramel layered with herbal undertones.

Palate
Rich and smooth with flavours of dark plum, sassafras-inspired spice, vanilla cream, cola herbs, and subtle bittersweet root character balanced by gentle sweetness and warming spice.

Finish
Long, warming, and nostalgic with lingering plum fruit, baking spice, and herbal root notes.

Serving & Pairings

Serving Suggestions
Serve over ice, lengthened with soda, or incorporated into creative cocktails and dessert-inspired serves.

Pairings
Excellent with smoked barbecue, dark chocolate, pecan pie, roasted nuts, aged cheeses, and spiced desserts. Its layered spice and root character also pair beautifully with rich comfort foods and autumn-inspired flavours.