Butterscotch Type - (BRW)

Bar Mixology

Taste is personal, so start low and build -- every amount here is a starting point. Brewch Butterscotch is a natural partner for whiskey and bourbon -- the caramel notes echo the barrel character of an aged spirit and deepen the complexity of a well-made old fashioned or Manhattan at 2-7 drops per serving. It also excels in cream-based cocktails: build into a Kentucky mule or butterscotch sipping cream for a decadent after-dinner expression.

For espresso martinis and Irish coffee applications, butterscotch bridges the coffee and dairy components seamlessly. Mocktail applications work well with alcohol-free bourbon or whiskey alternatives, a squeeze of lemon, and a sparkling water top for a virgin old fashioned with genuine depth.

• Whiskey old fashioned or Manhattan: 2-7 drops per serving -- stir in during build
• Espresso martini: 2-7 drops shaken with coffee and cream base
• Sipping cream or Kentucky mule: 4-7 drops for a rich dessert expression
• Simple syrup: 1 part Brewch to 50 parts syrup for bar service

Always start at 2 drops. The rich caramel character can dominate lighter spirit bases at higher doses.

Butterscotch Bourbon Old Fashioned: You'll need 2 oz bourbon, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 3 drops Brewch Butterscotch Extract, up to 4 to taste, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, ice, and orange peel and luxardo cherry for garnish. In a mixing glass with ice, combine bourbon, simple syrup, Brewch Butterscotch Extract, and bitters. Stir for 30-40 seconds until well-chilled and diluted. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Express an orange peel over the top and drop it in. Garnish with a luxardo cherry.

Butterscotch Cream Soda Mocktail: You'll need 7 drops Brewch Butterscotch Extract, up to 12 to taste, 8 oz cream soda or sparkling water, 0.25 oz vanilla simple syrup, ice, and whipped cream and caramel drizzle (optional). In a glass over ice, combine Brewch Butterscotch Extract and vanilla simple syrup. Stir briefly. Top with cream soda or sparkling water. Stir once gently. Top with whipped cream and caramel drizzle if desired.

Sparkling Water and Seltzer

Taste is personal, so start low and build -- every amount here is a starting point. Brewch Butterscotch brings a rich, unexpected dessert character to sparkling water and seltzer applications. Start at 2 drops per 100ml -- the concentrate is potent and the sweet caramel note intensifies with carbonation. Add after carbonation and stir gently to preserve the creamy mouthfeel.

For the Butterscotch Lemon Seltzer, pair 5 drops of Butterscotch with 2 drops of Lemonade. The lemon cuts through the caramel sweetness and adds a bright citrus contrast that makes the combination more refreshing and less dessert-heavy. Note: butterscotch contains milk-derived compounds -- verify for allergen requirements in commercial or shared-service applications.

Butterscotch Lemon Seltzer: You'll need 5 drops Brewch Butterscotch Extract, up to 11 to taste, 2 drops Brewch Lemonade Extract, 8 oz (240 ml) cold sparkling water or club soda, and ice (optional); lemon twist for garnish. Add 5 drops of Brewch Butterscotch Extract to a glass. Add 2 drops of Brewch Lemonade Extract. Pour cold sparkling water over the drops. Stir once gently to integrate. Add ice if desired. Garnish with lemon twist. Serve immediately.

• Subtle accent: 2 drops per 100ml -- always start here
• Full profile: 3-5 drops per 100ml in sparkling water
• Butterscotch Lemon Seltzer: 5 drops Butterscotch plus 2 drops Lemonade per 8 oz
• Hard seltzer batch: 20-50 drops per liter -- add post-fermentation
• Smoothies and shakes: 5-12 drops per 8 oz -- excellent with banana or vanilla protein

Allergen note: contains milk. Sugar-free and keto-friendly for non-allergen-sensitive applications.

Homebrew Applications

Taste is personal, so start low and build -- every amount here is a starting point. Brewch Butterscotch adds a rich caramel-butter depth to dark and cream-style homebrew applications. Add post-fermentation to protect the delicate butterscotch character from being driven off during active fermentation. For a 5-gallon batch, start with 570 drops (about 19 ml) and taste before packaging.

It shines in milk stouts and sweet porters where the caramel note harmonizes with roast malt and lactose sweetness. Cream sodas and root beers benefit from butterscotch as a warm, confectionery top note, and it adds unexpected depth to barrel-aged hard ciders.

• Milk stout or sweet porter: 570-940 drops per 5-gallon batch (about 19-31.3 ml)
• Cream soda or root beer homebrew: 570-940 drops per 5 gallons (about 19-31.3 ml)
• Hard cider: 570-940 drops per 5-gallon batch (about 19-31.3 ml) -- add post-fermentation
• Kombucha 2F: 110-180 drops per gallon (about 3.7-6 ml) -- use sparingly; probiotic-safe

Note: butterscotch contains milk-derived compounds. The water-soluble formula disperses evenly during racking without additional processing.