LAVA Old Fashioned Mix Cocktail Syrup 16oz — Ready-to-Pour Craft Mixer with Gentian Bitters & Marasca Cherry

LAVA Premium Old Fashioned Mix is a ready-to-pour craft cocktail syrup that blends gentian aromatic bitters, demerara sugar, Italian Marasca cherry, orange zest, hazelnut, and cinnamon so you can make balanced Old Fashioneds in seconds.

Skip guesswork and bar-grade measuring: this 16oz bottle contains a layered syrup developed like a bartender’s recipe, so your at-home Old Fashioned hits the same bitter, sweet, citrus, nutty and spice notes found in high-end cocktail bars. Packaged in a gift-ready glass bottle, LAVA arrives primed for home bartenders, whiskey lovers, and anyone who wants consistent, quality cocktails without fuss.

How does LAVA recreate a bartender-quality Old Fashioned at home?

Instead of just sweetening, LAVA layers the exact bittering and flavor elements a craft bartender would add individually. The formula combines gentian-root aromatic bitters for backbone, demerara for toffee richness, Marasca cherry for bittersweet fruit, winterized orange for bright citrus, toasted hazelnut for warmth, and cinnamon to tie it together.

• Includes gentian-root aromatic bitters for that classic bitter backbone
• Demerara sugar delivers deeper, toffee-like sweetness
• Italian Marasca cherry adds authentic bittersweet cherry depth
• Winterized orange zest provides bright citrus without peel bitterness
• Hazelnut and cinnamon round and harmonize the finish

What’s the simple recipe and yield for each bottle?

Making an Old Fashioned with LAVA is quick: measure half an ounce of syrup, add 1.5–2 ounces of your chosen bourbon, rye, or whiskey, stir over a large ice cube, and garnish. The bottle’s concentrated formula stretches a long way—use less for lighter sweetness, more for bolder flavor.

• Standard pour: 0.5 oz LAVA + 1.5–2 oz whiskey + ice + stir
• One 16oz bottle yields approximately 32 full cocktails at 0.5 oz per drink
• Adjust syrup from 0.25–0.75 oz to match personal preference
• Works with bourbon, rye, Scotch, Japanese whisky, and Tennessee whiskey

How is LAVA different from ordinary cocktail syrups?

Many mixers are little more than simple syrup with an extract; LAVA is a multi-component formulation crafted to mirror a bartender’s layered additions. It uses real, recognizable ingredients rather than artificial flavors, giving a more authentic, complex taste and a balanced sweetness that doesn’t overpower the spirit.

• Uses real Marasca cherry, not maraschino-style syrup
• Gentian-root bitters provide genuine cocktail bitterness, not artificial substitutes
• Winterized orange removes peel bitterness while keeping citrus brightness
• No artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners; gluten-free and non-GMO

What should I expect in presentation and storage?

LAVA ships in a premium glass bottle inside a gift-ready box, making it suitable for gifting or displaying on a home bar. Store it in a cool, dark place after opening; refrigeration is not required but will extend freshness once opened.

• Premium glass bottle with gift-ready box included
• Small-batch production for peak freshness
• Keep sealed away from direct light; refrigerate after opening for longer shelf life if desired

Who this is for: LAVA is ideal for whiskey drinkers, home bartenders, and anyone who wants consistent, bar-quality Old Fashioneds without learning multiple ingredient steps. It’s also a thoughtful gift for bourbon fans, cocktail hosts, and those who appreciate nuanced, craft flavors in a simple pour-and-stir format.

Ingredients

Aromatic Bitters