Everything people ask us about Token mocktails. If yours isn't here, get in touch.
Before you pour
Do I need to shake the bottle?
Yes. Give it a good shake before every pour. You will see sediment settled at the bottom — that is real fruit doing what real fruit does. We do not filter it out, because filtering strips the body and the colour along with it. Shake it back through and the drink pours the way it should.
There is sediment in my bottle. Has it gone off?
No. Whole haskap and saskatoon berries leave fruit solids behind, and those settle when the bottle sits. It is a sign the fruit is real, not a fault. Shake and pour.
How cold should it be?
Chill it right through, not just cool. These are structured drinks and the acidity reads sharper cold. Straight from the fridge is right.
How long it keeps
What is the shelf life?
12 months sealed, stored somewhere cool and out of direct sun. The date is on the bottle.
How long once I open it?
Refrigerate after opening and finish within two weeks. There is no alcohol to preserve it, so it behaves like fresh juice rather than wine.
Do I have to refrigerate it before opening?
No. Sealed bottles are fine in the cupboard. Chill before serving.
How much is in a bottle
How many drinks do I get?
Each 750 mL bottle gives you six to eight pours, depending on your glass and whether you are serving over ice.
How many people does one bottle serve?
Six to eight comfortably. A pair covers a dinner table of eight to twelve. A case of twelve is roughly eighty drinks.
Which one should I get
What is the difference between Teatotaller and Sangria?
They sit at opposite ends of the day.
Teatotaller is saskatoon berry and Earl Grey. Bergamot up front, lavender underneath, dry to the last sip. It is the lighter and more floral of the two, and it wants a stemmed glass with no ice.
Haskap Citrus Chili Sangria is bolder. Alberta haskap first, citrus to brighten, then a clean thread of chili on the finish. Deeper colour, sharper acidity, more presence against food. Serve it over ice in a tumbler with an orange twist.
Which is best for brunch?
Teatotaller. The bergamot sits naturally alongside coffee, eggs and pastry, and it does not overwhelm a morning table. Serve it cold in a stemmed glass.
Which is best for lunch?
Teatotaller again for anything light — salads, fish, a long afternoon. Move to Sangria if lunch is heavier or you are outside in the sun, where the chili and citrus hold up better.
Which is best for dinner?
Sangria. It has the acidity and structure to sit beside real food without disappearing, and the chili keeps it from reading sweet next to a savoury plate. It is also the one to pour when a guest is not drinking and you want them to have something as considered as everyone else.
Which is best for the evening?
Sangria through the warmer months, over ice. Mulled Haskap once it turns cold — warm spice, orange and haskap, served gently heated on the stove or poured cold over ice. It is the after-dinner one.
What if I cannot decide?
Take the Duo. Two bottles, your choice of flavours, and you can pour one for brunch and the other at dinner.
Ingredients and dietary
Are your mocktails gluten free?
Yes. Every Token mocktail is gluten free.
Are they actually alcohol free?
Yes. Zero proof, no alcohol added.
Are there artificial flavours or colours?
No. The colour comes from the fruit. Haskap and saskatoon berries are naturally that deep, and nothing is added to help them along.
Where do the ingredients come from?
Haskap from Prairie Hill Farms in Alberta. Whole saskatoon berries from Kindred Orchards in Parkland County. Beet sugar from Taber. Made in Edmonton.
Are they very sweet?
No, and deliberately so. These are built dry and structured — tart against round, bitter against bright. If you are used to alcohol-free drinks tasting like cordial, these will not.
Serving
Do I need to mix them with anything?
No. Pour and serve. If you want to stretch a bottle, top with soda — but they are made to drink as they are.
Can I serve Mulled Haskap warm?
Yes. Heat it gently on the stove, do not boil it. It also works cold over ice if the weather does not agree with you.
What glass should I use?
Teatotaller in a stemmed glass, no ice. Sangria in a tumbler over ice with an orange twist. Mulled in a mug when warm, a tumbler when cold.
Ordering
Do you charge a container deposit?
Yes. Alberta container deposits are added at checkout, as required by provincial regulation. They are refundable at any Alberta bottle depot and are not subject to GST.
Where can I buy in person?
See our stockist list.
Do you supply restaurants and bars?
Yes. See wholesale or email sales@tokenbitters.com.