The Pathfinder is a fermented and distilled hemp-based liquid with the intense flavor and aromatic characteristics of a spirit, without the harmful effects of alcoholic beverages. This may just become your new favorite NA spirits alternative. This brand claims to be the destroyer of bad times, and I think they’re onto something. Plus, their branding taps my curiosity and makes me want to know more.
What’s the fermentation process like?
The base liquid is concocted from the fermentation of hemp in a potent elixir so astonishing that they have to keep its formulation a well-guarded secret. It’s the critical part of an age-old process that yields a robust, distinctive character unlike anything else in modern times.
What’s the distillation process like?
They use the craft of distillation by boiling their secret hemp fermentation in 16th-century-style copper pot stills, collecting, condensing, and reliquefying the vapor, yielding a remarkable purification and concentration of spirits and the beneficial essences they carry.
The Alchemy
Finally, the condensed liquid undergoes a remarkable transformation of form and function through the artful blending and slow maturation with its distinctive botanicals. This harmonious marriage of distillates, extracts, tinctures, and oils constitutes a unification of craftmanship unrivaled by even the most respectable pretenders.
Hemp & Root
THE PATHFINDER Hemp & Root is a fermented and distilled liquid with the intense flavor and aromatic characteristics of a spirit, with none of the harmful effects of alcoholic beverages. In drinks, they recommend Hemp & Root in their signature spritz recipe, but it can also be taken as a shot, sipped neat, served over ice, or used to modify a range of classic cocktails. In other words, it fits right into the back bar of your favorite cocktail destination as well as it does your home bar cart.
In fact, it’s SO special, it’s currently limited to one bottle per order. Is your curiosity piqued?
Sober Curator Pro Tip: This funky new brand is based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
This is my new favorite go-to NA beverage. I enjoy crafting one of their alcohol-free recipes at the end of a long day, as I kick up my feet to Netflix & chill. It feels like a special treat, and the bonus is that there are no unwanted side effects. Without a doubt, I will purchase this brand to gift at friends’ parties and gatherings, inviting even the “normal” drinkers in my life to sample this delicious alternative.
How to drink Pathfinder
- Signature Spritz recipe
- Shot
- Sipped neat
- On the rocks
- Mixed into cocktails
- With a mixer
What does it taste like?
Heaven in liquid form? Not exactly, but close. This elixir, like the hemp plant itself, has no psychoactive effects and contains sufficient vitamin E, antioxidants, and other nutrients to complement a balanced diet. And since there’s no alcohol in The Pathfinder, it won’t give you a hangover, either.
FOUR OF MY FAVORITE PATHFINDER RECIPES
The Pathfinder Spritz
Signature Cocktail
2 oz The Pathfinder Hemp & Root Spirit
½ oz lemon juice
Top with seltzer, lemon slice garnish
Serve over ice in a Collins glass
Pathfinder Espresso Cola
*Recipe developed by Caffe Vita
1 oz The Pathfinder Hemp & Root Spirit
16 oz cup of ice
1 oz black tea concentrate
2 oz espresso
4 oz seltzer water
¼ teaspoon citric acid
Lime wedge garnish
Serve in a drinking glass and top with ice
Golden Hour Highball
2 oz The Pathfinder Hemp & Root Spirit
½ oz lemon juice
Top with dry ginger beer (I used Betty Buzz, by Blake Lively)
lemon wedge garnish
Serve over rocks in a highball glass
Botanical Julep
2 oz The Pathfinder Hemp & Root Spirit
½ oz simple syrup
muddled mint
Serve over crushed ice in a large rocks glass
HAPPY EVERY HOUR: We know we mix a mean mocktail. HAPPY EVERY HOUR will keep you up to date on the latest and greatest trends in the world of mocktails and zero-proof beverages.
TRIGGER WARNING: People in early sobriety may want to proceed with caution. Always read labels. Please hydrate responsibly … because drunk never looks good.
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