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Low Sugar Holiday Batch Cocktails for Hosts, Bars and Liquor Stores

Holiday party season is here. Office parties, open houses, private dinners, and the friends who always end up at your place. Whether you’re pouring for ten guests at home, two hundred at a buyout, or stocking the shelf for everyone else’s party, one question comes up every year: what do we serve the guest who wants something festive but is watching their sugar?

Here’s the thing most people don’t know. In a classic holiday cocktail, the sugar usually isn’t hiding in the vodka or the bourbon. It’s in the liqueur. Liqueur is the flavored, sweetened cousin of liquor (it’s also the word most of us can’t spell), and a traditional bottle is often where most of a drink’s sugar comes from.

Above Board makes premium liqueurs crafted without sugar. Same flavor, same body, same role in the drink. You don’t have to change how you drink, just what you pour.

This guide has something for everyone:

What makes these holiday cocktails lower in sugar

  • Coffee Liqueur: 0g sugar per serving. Made with espresso from Dropkick Coffee here in San Diego, and sweetened with plant-based monk fruit and allulose.
  • Cream Liqueur: rich and creamy, with 1g sugar per oz. It contains dairy, so keep it cold.
  • Orange Liqueur: 0g sugar per serving, sweetened with allulose.
  • Bitter Orange Aperitif: 0g sugar per serving, sweetened with allulose. A year-round bottle for Negronis, Paper Planes, margaritas and spritzes.
  • Original Simple Syrup: 0g sugar per serving, nonalcoholic, for anywhere a recipe calls for simple syrup.

Every Above Board bottle is gluten-free, and Above Board is a woman-owned company from San Diego.

Holiday batch cocktails for hosts

Batching is the secret to actually enjoying your own party. Mix a pitcher before anyone arrives, and you’re a guest at your own party instead of the bartender. Each recipe below makes about 8 drinks.

1. Revolver (the easiest to make ahead)

Bourbon and coffee, finished with orange. It’s stirred, not shaken, so you can batch it a day ahead.

For about 8 drinks

  • 12 oz Above Board Coffee Liqueur
  • 16 oz bourbon
  • 24 dashes orange bitters (about ¾ oz)

Method: Stir with plenty of ice until very cold, strain into a bottle or pitcher, and keep it in the fridge. Pour over a large ice cube and express an orange peel over the top.

Single drink: 1 ½ oz Coffee Liqueur, 2 oz bourbon, 3 dashes orange bitters.

2. AB Espresso Martini (the one everyone asks for)

Real coffee bitterness and a thick crema on top.

For about 8 drinks

  • 8 oz Above Board Coffee Liqueur
  • 2 oz Above Board Simple Syrup
  • 8 oz espresso, brewed and chilled
  • 8 oz vanilla vodka

Method: Brew the espresso earlier in the day and chill it. Combine everything in a pitcher and keep it cold. For each round, shake a couple of servings hard with ice and double strain into chilled glasses so you get that foam. Top with three espresso beans. Best batched the same day.

Single drink: 1 oz Coffee Liqueur, ¼ oz Simple Syrup, 1 oz espresso, 1 oz vanilla vodka.

3. Mudslide (dessert in a glass)

Rich, chocolatey and cold. Set it out next to the dessert table.

For about 8 drinks

  • 12 oz Above Board Cream Liqueur
  • 12 oz Above Board Coffee Liqueur
  • 12 oz vodka (or tequila, if you want to surprise people)

Method: Combine in a pitcher and keep it in the fridge until guests arrive. For each round, shake with ice and double strain into chilled glasses. Dust with a little cocoa powder.

Single drink: 1 ½ oz Cream Liqueur, 1 ½ oz Coffee Liqueur, 1 ½ oz vodka or tequila.

4. Arctic Star (for guests who want something bright)

Not everyone wants coffee at 9 PM. This seasonal favorite is fruity and gently spiced.

Single drink: 1 oz Above Board Orange Liqueur, ½ oz Above Board Simple Syrup, 1 ½ oz vodka, 1 oz pomegranate juice, 3 dashes cinnamon tincture. Shake with ice, double strain over ice and garnish with a sprig of rosemary. To batch it, multiply by 8 and shake each round to order.

5. Above Board Negroni (for the cocktail lovers)

Equal parts and easy to remember: 1 oz gin, 1 oz Above Board Bitter Orange Aperitif, 1 oz sweet vermouth. Stir with ice and pour over one big cube. Batch it like the Revolver, a day ahead.

Batching tips

  • Batch the spirits and liqueurs, not the ice. Shake or stir each round with fresh ice so drinks don’t get watery.
  • Keep everything cold. A chilled pitcher means every round tastes like the first. Anything with Cream Liqueur stays in the fridge.
  • Prep garnishes before guests arrive. Orange peels, espresso beans, rosemary and a little bowl of cocoa powder make every drink look finished.
  • Make a little extra. Holiday parties always run longer than planned.

For bars, restaurants and hotels

Holiday menus are being set right now. Office parties, private dining and buyouts mean big nights and fast service, and at every one of those tables there’s a guest who wants a festive drink without all the sugar. Give them something to order, and they’ll stay for another round.

  • No new skills for your team. Above Board works in the specs your bartenders already know: Espresso Martinis, Mudslides, Revolvers, Negronis.
  • Built for volume. Our Batching Guide scales each of these recipes to 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 gallon containers, so you can prep ahead for a buyout and keep the bar moving.
  • An easy menu add. Try a small “crafted without sugar” section with one or two drinks, and keep it on through New Year’s Eve.

Above Board is already poured at more than 150 accounts, including Hyatt properties. Request a tasting and we’ll bring the bottles to your team before the rush.

For liquor and specialty stores

Every store has them: shoppers who walk right past the liqueur aisle because everything in it is packed with sugar. This holiday season, give them a reason to stop.

  • New shoppers in the aisle. People watching their sugar have skipped liqueurs for years. Above Board brings them to your shelf.
  • Every bottle builds a basket. Orange Liqueur with vodka and pomegranate for an Arctic Star. Coffee and Cream with vodka for Espresso Martinis and Mudslides. Bitter Orange Aperitif with gin and sweet vermouth for a Negroni. One bottle leads to three.
  • An easy holiday gift. A bottle and a recipe card make a gift for the host who has everything.
  • We help you sell it. Shelf talkers, recipe cards and in-store demos to move bottles through the holiday rush.

Stock up for Thanksgiving, holiday gifting and New Year’s Eve. Place a wholesale order, and tell us whether shelf talkers, recipe cards or a demo would help most.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the best sugar-free liquor for holiday cocktails?

In most holiday cocktails, the sugar comes from the liqueur, not the vodka, bourbon or tequila. Swapping in a liqueur crafted without sugar, like Above Board Coffee Liqueur or Orange Liqueur, keeps the flavor and cuts the sugar.

Can I make holiday cocktails ahead of time?

Yes. Stirred cocktails like the Revolver and the Negroni can be batched and chilled a day ahead. Shaken drinks like the Espresso Martini are best mixed the same day and shaken to order so they keep their foam.

Is the Cream Liqueur sugar-free?

Not quite. Above Board Cream Liqueur has 1g sugar per oz and contains dairy. Our Coffee Liqueur, Orange Liqueur and Bitter Orange Aperitif have 0g sugar per serving.

How many drinks does a batch make?

Each batch recipe above makes about 8 drinks. For a bigger party, multiply each ingredient by the number of 8-drink batches you need.

Find Above Board

Shop Above Board at drinkaboveboard.com, shipped through our licensed fulfillment partner. You’ll also find us at select stores, bars and restaurants. Looking for more ideas? Browse more cocktail recipes.

You don’t have to change how you drink, just what you pour.

More Than a Spritz: The Sugar-Free Aperitif for Negronis, Paper Planes and Every Season

Above Board Bitter Orange Aperitif is a bold, bittersweet orange aperitif with 0g sugar per serving.

Yes, it makes a beautiful spritz. It also stirs into a Negroni, shakes into a Paper Plane, and warms up to fall apples and winter bourbon. This isn’t a summer bottle. It’s a year-round one.

If your go-to is an Aperol Spritz or a Campari Negroni, this is your new bottle. Same drinks. Same glass. You just change what you pour.

One bottle, every season

Bitter orange is one of the most useful flavors behind the bar, because it plays well with almost everything. Here’s how we pour it all year:

  • Fall: the Orchard Spritz with fresh apple and sparkling rosé, and the Paper Plane with bourbon and lemon.
  • Winter: the Negroni by the fire, stirred and served over one big cube.
  • Spring: the Bitter Orange Margarita with tequila and fresh citrus.
  • Summer: The Above Board Spritz, and the Jungle Bird with dark rum and pineapple.

Gin, bourbon, tequila, rum, prosecco, rosé. Whatever you already have on the shelf, Bitter Orange Aperitif has a drink for it.

What is an aperitif, anyway?

An aperitif is a drink made to open the appetite before a meal. In Italy, the hour before dinner even has a name: aperitivo. The bittersweet orange kind of aperitif is technically a liqueur. Liqueur is the flavored, sweetened cousin of liquor, and it’s usually where the sugar in a cocktail hides.

That’s the surprise with bitter aperitifs. They taste dry and grown-up, so most people never think about sugar. But that bitterness has to be balanced by something, and in a traditional bottle, that something is sugar.

Why we made Bitter Orange Aperitif

Above Board exists for one reason: liqueurs give classic cocktails their balance and body, and traditional liqueurs are loaded with sugar. We keep everything the liqueur does in the glass and leave the sugar out.

Bitter Orange Aperitif is the fifth bottle in our line:

  • Crafted without sugar: 0g sugar per serving.
  • Sweetened with plant-based allulose instead of cane sugar, so the bitter orange comes through instead of tasting like candy.
  • Certified gluten-free.
  • 24% ABV (48 proof) and 120 calories per 2.5 oz pour.
  • Made by a woman-owned company right here in San Diego.

You don’t have to change how you drink, just what you pour.

The Above Board Negroni

The drink bartenders judge every bitter aperitif by. Equal parts, stirred, and poured over one big cube.

  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz Above Board Bitter Orange Aperitif
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth

Method: Add everything to a mixing glass with ice and stir until very cold. Strain over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange wheel.

Want it even lower in sugar? Sweet vermouth is a wine, and it carries its own sugar. Swap it for ¾ oz dry vermouth and ¼ oz Above Board Original Simple Syrup (0g sugar per serving) for a lighter Negroni that still drinks rich.

The Paper Plane

A modern classic with bourbon, bitter orange and bright lemon. It’s equal parts, it’s shaken, and it might be the best fall cocktail you’re not making yet.

  • ¾ oz bourbon
  • ¾ oz Above Board Bitter Orange Aperitif
  • ¾ oz amaro
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice

Method: Shake hard with ice and double strain into a chilled coupe. No garnish needed, though a lemon twist never hurts.

This is our better-for-you Paper Plane. The amaro brings some sugar of its own, but swapping in Bitter Orange Aperitif takes the sugar out of the bitter aperitif half of the drink, without losing any of the bittersweet orange that makes a Paper Plane a Paper Plane.

For fall: the Orchard Spritz

Spritz season doesn’t end in summer. This one brings fresh apple and sparkling rosé together for a crisp fall pour.

  • 1 ½ oz Above Board Bitter Orange Aperitif
  • 1 ½ oz fresh apple juice
  • 3 oz sparkling rosé

Method: Build the Aperitif and apple juice over ice in a large wine glass and stir to chill. Add more ice, then top with sparkling rosé. Garnish with a dehydrated apple and a lemon slice.

Made with Above Board, the Orchard Spritz comes in at about 164 calories and 5.2g of sugar, and nearly all of that comes from the apple juice and the rosé. Made the traditional way, the same drink carries about 199 calories and 15.8g of sugar.

And yes, the spritz

We’d never leave it out. The Above Board Spritz is three ingredients and about thirty seconds from bottle to glass.

  • 2 oz Above Board Bitter Orange Aperitif
  • 3 oz prosecco
  • 1 oz soda water

Method: Build over ice in a wine glass, give it one gentle stir, and garnish with a wide orange slice. Reach for a Brut prosecco: “Extra Dry” sounds drier, but it’s actually the sweeter style.

Find the Bitter Orange Margarita, the Jungle Bird and more on our cocktail recipes page.

For bars and restaurants

Bitter Orange Aperitif isn’t a seasonal SKU. It works on your menu all year: a Negroni and Paper Plane for fall and winter, a spritz and Jungle Bird for the patio. It drops into the builds your team already knows, with no new technique and no extra prep, and it gives guests who are watching their sugar a reason to order a second round. Request a tasting for your team.

Try it for 20% off

Celebrate the launch with 20% off Bitter Orange Aperitif through December 31, 2026. Use code SPRITZ20 at checkout on drinkaboveboard.com, where bottles are fulfilled and shipped by our licensed retail partner. You can also ask for Above Board at your favorite bar.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a sugar-free alternative to Aperol and Campari?
Yes. Above Board Bitter Orange Aperitif is a bittersweet orange aperitif crafted without sugar, with 0g sugar per serving. Use it in a spritz, a Negroni, a Paper Plane or a Jungle Bird, anywhere you’d reach for a traditional bitter aperitif.

Is Bitter Orange Aperitif just for spritzes?
Not at all. It’s a year-round bottle. Stir it into a Negroni, shake it into a Paper Plane or a margarita, or pair it with apple and rosé for a fall spritz. It works with gin, bourbon, tequila, rum and sparkling wine.

What is Bitter Orange Aperitif sweetened with?
Plant-based allulose, instead of cane sugar. It has 0g sugar per serving, it’s certified gluten-free, and it’s 24% ABV.

Here’s to every season of aperitivo. Cheers from all of us at Above Board.

Please enjoy responsibly. Must be 21 or older to purchase.

Sources: Above Board figures from our product label (0g sugar and 48 calories per fluid ounce, 24% ABV). Orchard Spritz figures from the Above Board Cocktails 2026 Recipe Book, where the traditional build uses category-typical values for a bitter aperitif, with no brand named.

The Espresso Martini Just Got a Zero Sugar Upgrade!

If you’ve ever searched for sugar free liquor, zero sugar spirits, or lower sugar alcohol, you’re probably trying to solve a bigger problem:

how do you enjoy a great cocktail without all the sugar that often comes with it?

Here’s what many people don’t realize.

The base spirit isn’t always the problem.

Vodka, tequila, whiskey, and other traditional distilled spirits may contain little to no sugar on their own. A significant amount of the sugar in cocktails can come from everything added afterward, especially liqueurs, syrups, sweetened mixers, and juices.

And that’s exactly why we created Above Board.

What About Sugar Free Liqueurs?

Most people probably aren’t typing “sugar free liqueur” into Google.

They’re searching for things like:

Is there sugar free liquor?

What alcohol has the least sugar?

How do I make a low sugar cocktail?

Can I make a sugar free Espresso Martini?

But if you love Margaritas, Espresso Martinis, Cosmos, Old Fashioneds, or other classic cocktails, the ingredient worth paying attention to is often the liqueur.

Traditional liqueurs are designed to add flavor and sweetness, which means they can also add a surprising amount of sugar to a cocktail.

Above Board was created to change that.

We make premium liqueurs crafted without sugar, giving bartenders and cocktail lovers the flavor and function of a traditional liqueur without the traditional sugar load.

And coffee cocktails are one of the best examples.

Why Coffee Cocktails Are Everywhere

The Espresso Martini has gone from a retro favorite to one of the most recognizable cocktails on menus today.

It works after dinner. It works at brunch. It works for happy hour. And it gives you that perfect combination of coffee, cocktail, and a little indulgence.

But a traditional Espresso Martini can also contain sugar from several different places, including coffee liqueur, simple syrup, flavored syrups, and other sweeteners.

So we asked a pretty simple question:

Why should an Espresso Martini need all that sugar to taste great?

It doesn’t.

Meet the Zero Sugar Coffee Liqueur

Above Board Coffee Liqueur is made with dark roast espresso from San Diego based Dropkick Coffee and sweetened with monk fruit and allulose instead of sugar.

The result is a zero sugar coffee liqueur with zero glycemic load, made on a gluten free neutral grain spirit base.

But removing the sugar was only half the assignment.

It still had to taste exceptional.

Above Board Coffee Liqueur went on to earn Double Gold in blind taste testing against traditional full sugar competitors.

Because making something better for you only matters if you still want to drink it.

How to Make a Zero Sugar Espresso Martini

We like to think of this as the Espresso Smartini, all the richness and ritual of an Espresso Martini without loading the cocktail with sugar.

Above Board Espresso Smartini

1 shot fresh espresso

1.5 oz Above Board Coffee Liqueur

1.5 oz vodka

Ice

Add everything to a shaker filled with ice.

Shake hard until cold and frothy, then strain into a coupe or martini glass.

That’s it.

No simple syrup needed.

Is an Espresso Martini Sugar Free?

It depends entirely on what goes into it.

Vodka itself may contribute little or no sugar, but traditional coffee liqueurs and simple syrups can quickly change the equation.

Using a zero sugar coffee liqueur like Above Board and skipping traditional simple syrup makes it possible to dramatically reduce the sugar in the cocktail without giving up the coffee flavor, body, or experience people expect from an Espresso Martini.

That distinction matters.

When people search for sugar free liquor or sugar free spirits for cocktails, they’re often looking in the right direction but asking the wrong question.

The better question may be:

What ingredients are adding sugar to my cocktail?

A Smarter Cocktail Menu Opportunity

That question matters for bars and restaurants, too.

More guests are paying attention to sugar, carbs, and what is actually going into their drinks. Yet the default better for you cocktail option is still often a vodka soda.

It doesn’t have to be.

Above Board gives beverage programs another option. Guests can enjoy the classic cocktails they already love, or discover something new, with dramatically less sugar.

A zero sugar Espresso Martini is an easy place to start.

The ingredients are familiar. The cocktail is already in demand. And the bar can offer something genuinely different without disrupting the rest of its beverage program.

Looking for Sugar Free Liquor for Cocktails? Start With What You’re Mixing Into It.

If you’re trying to drink less sugar, you don’t have to give up cocktails.

Look beyond the base spirit and pay attention to the ingredients traditionally used to build flavor and sweetness.

That’s where Above Board comes in.

Our mission is simple: create the premium liqueurs cocktails need, crafted without sugar, so people have more choices than giving up their favorite drink or ordering another vodka soda.

Starting with coffee.

Ready to Make Your Espresso Martini Smarter?

Explore Above Board Coffee Liqueur and make your own zero sugar Espresso Smartini at home, or ask for Above Board at your favorite bar or restaurant.

Because cutting the sugar shouldn’t mean cutting the cocktail.

The Next Generation of Liqueurs

We’re not here to reject that tradition. We’re here to carry it forward.

Cordials have been at the heart of the world’s favorite cocktails for generations. The Orange Curaçao in your Margarita. The coffee liqueur in your Espresso Martini. The cream liqueur that turns a simple pour into something indulgent. These bottles built cocktail culture, one classic recipe at a time.

Where Heritage Meets Innovation

Above Board is the next generation of liqueurs: honoring the cocktail tradition while reimagining what belongs in the bottle. Same craft. Same role behind the bar. Same cocktails you already love making and ordering. What’s different is what’s inside.

We make our entire line plant-based and zero sugar, sweetened with Monkfruit and Allulose instead of the syrupy, glycemic-spiking sugar that’s been the default for decades. Every bottle is also gluten-free, made with a gluten-free neutral grain spirit, and proudly woman-owned.

A Seat at the Table for Everyone

For a lot of people, that tradition has come with an asterisk. If you’re watching your sugar intake, whether you’re keto conscious, managing blood sugar, or just paying closer attention to what’s in your glass, the classic cocktail menu hasn’t had much room for you. The options were usually a vodka soda or sitting it out.

That’s exactly the gap Above Board closes. Because our liqueurs are sweetened with Monkfruit and Allulose instead of sugar, the same Margaritas, Espresso Martinis, and Smartinis that once came with a sugar trade-off are now part of the celebration for a lot more people. No one should have to choose between the cocktail they love and how they want to feel about what’s in it.

An Evolution, Not a Rejection

There’s a version of this story where we position ourselves against the category. We’re not telling that story. Liqueurs earned their place behind the bar. They built the cocktails people count on for celebrations, first dates, and Tuesday nights that needed a little lift.

What we’re doing is asking a simple question: now that we know more about what goes into a great pour, why should flavor and tradition come at the cost of how you feel the next day? Above Board exists to prove they don’t have to.

What This Means Behind the Bar

For bartenders and cocktail lovers, nothing about the ritual changes. Build the same Margarita, the same Espresso Martini, the same Smartini you’d always make. The tradition stays intact. What evolves is the ingredient doing the work in the glass, uncompromising on flavor and built for how people actually want to drink today.

That’s the next generation of liqueurs. Here’s to living Above Board.

National Bourbon Day Just Got an Upgrade! June 14th

National Bourbon Day Cocktails – Low and No Sugar Bourbon Drinks by Above Board Liqueurs

Celebrate National Bourbon Day with rich, premium zero sugar bourbon cocktails featuring Above Board Coffee and Cream Liqueurs.

Bourbon Lovers Are Evolving – And So Are Their Cocktails

Bourbon culture has always been rooted in craftsmanship, depth, and experience.

From smoked old fashioneds to espresso-forward nightcaps, bourbon drinkers appreciate cocktails that feel elevated and intentional. But for many health-conscious consumers, there’s been one major frustration:

Most bourbon cocktails are loaded with sugar.

For years, the only “better-for-you” option at many bars has been a neat. But bourbon lovers want more than that. They want rich flavor, premium ingredients, and cocktails that still feel indulgent.

That’s exactly why Above Board Liqueurs was created.

At Above Board, we’re helping redefine modern cocktail culture with plant-based zero sugar liqueurs made using Monkfruit and Allulose, opening the door to an entirely new category of premium no/low sugar cocktails.

You don’t have to change how you drink – just what you pour.

The Better-For-You Cocktail Movement Is Growing

Today’s consumers are paying closer attention to what’s in their glass.

People are actively looking for:
• lower sugar cocktails
• gluten-free options
• cleaner ingredients
• premium experiences that align with wellness goals

At the same time, they still want cocktails that feel:
• indulgent
• sophisticated
• social
• flavorful

That’s where Above Board Liqueurs is leading the charge in the Better For You beverage movement.

Rather than removing enjoyment from the cocktail experience, we’re helping bars, restaurants, and consumers create cocktails that feel luxurious without excessive sugar.

Why Bourbon Pairs Perfectly With Above Board

Bourbon naturally carries notes of:
• vanilla
• oak
• caramel
• espresso
• spice

That makes it an ideal pairing with:

• Above Board Coffee Liqueur

• Above Board Cream Liqueur

• Above Board Sugar-Free Simple Syrup

Together, they create cocktails that are bold, smooth, and indulgent while remaining aligned with modern wellness-focused lifestyles.

This combination is especially appealing for:
• steakhouses
• whiskey bars
• golf clubs
• hotel lounges
• upscale restaurants
• modern speakeasies

Above Board Liqueurs also opens an untapped revenue stream for premium no/low sugar cocktails while helping accounts move stale base spirits that may be bogging down operations.

Bourbon Drinkers Want Better Options

Health-conscious consumers are no longer satisfied with limited choices.

They want:
• espresso cocktails
• after-dinner drinks
• rich bourbon experiences
• elevated sipping cocktails
• modern whiskey classics

And increasingly, they’re asking for options with less sugar.

Above Board helps bars and restaurants meet that demand without overcomplicating operations.

Most cocktails require only:
• a base spirit
• Above Board Liqueurs
• simple fresh ingredients

That simplicity matters in busy hospitality environments.

Featured National Bourbon Day Cocktails

A bold combination of bourbon and Above Board Coffee Liqueur that delivers a rich espresso-forward cocktail experience without the sugar overload.

Sugar-Free Revolver

A modern bourbon cocktail featuring Above Board Coffee Liqueur and orange bitters.

Smooth, sophisticated, and ideal for whiskey lovers looking for something elevated yet approachable.

Revolver

Creamy Bourbon Nightcap

Bourbon paired with Above Board Cream Liqueur creates a velvety cocktail with notes of coffee, vanilla, and whiskey.

An ideal dessert cocktail or evening sipper.

Creamy Bourbon Chai

Why National Bourbon Day Matters

National Bourbon Day arrives at the perfect time of year:
• summer entertaining season
• Father’s Day celebrations
• BBQ gatherings
• rooftop cocktail season
• whiskey tastings

It’s the perfect opportunity for bars, restaurants, and consumers to rethink what bourbon cocktails can become.

The future of cocktails isn’t about restriction.

It’s about smarter indulgence.

And Above Board Liqueurs is proud to be helping lead that evolution.

Ready to Upgrade Bourbon Cocktails?

Whether you’re crafting cocktails at home or looking to introduce premium no/low sugar options behind the bar, Above Board Liqueurs makes it easy to elevate the bourbon experience.

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About Above Board Liqueurs

Founded in Southern California by Nicole and Brent Slone, Above Board Liqueurs was created to give health-conscious consumers elevated cocktail options without excessive sugar.

Above Board’s plant-based zero sugar liqueurs are made using Monkfruit and Allulose and are crafted to help restaurants, bars, resorts, and consumers create premium no/low sugar cocktails with ease.

Current offerings include:
• Above Board Orange Liqueur
• Above Board Coffee Liqueur
• Above Board Cream Liqueur
• Above Board Sugar-Free Simple Syrup

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Sugar-Free Cocktails: The Future of Hospitality

The hospitality industry has been wooed by the rise of non-alcoholic drinks. Consumers can now find well-crafted mocktails alongside traditional cocktails at top-tier bars and restaurants. Gluten-free and vegan options are staples on menus, catering to dietary preferences and health-conscious individuals. Yet, one glaring omission remains, sugar-free options.

Despite overwhelming evidence that excessive sugar consumption leads to chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, the industry has been slow to embrace sugar-free alternatives. Restaurants and bars are hesitant to create dedicated sugar-free menus, leaving a vast portion of consumers, those actively seeking lower sugar intake, without viable choices.

Why Sugar-Free, Keto-Friendly Menus Matter

Sugar is killing people. It is time for the industry to acknowledge this reality and take action. Above Board is here to change the game.

As America’s first no and low sugar liqueur company, Above Board is leading the charge in revolutionizing cocktail menus. We are proving that sugar-free can be just as indulgent, just as flavorful, and just as enjoyable, without the crash, the calories, or the hidden health risks.

The Growing Demand for Low-Sugar and Sugar-Free Cocktails

The same establishments that once hesitated to offer non-alcoholic drinks now proudly feature them. The demand for low sugar cocktails is just as strong. Consumers are actively searching for “low sugar cocktails,” “sugar-free drinks,” and “healthy cocktails” when choosing where to dine and drink. Bars and restaurants that fail to offer these options risk losing business to those that do.

How Above Board is Leading the Sugar-Free Movement

With Above Board’s Irish Cream, Coffee Liqueur, and Orange, we are providing the tools to create incredible sugar-free cocktails, without sacrificing taste. Our innovative approach allows venues to introduce sugar-free options without overhauling their entire menu. With simple menu inserts, coasters, and QR codes driving dynamic digital menus, offering sugar-free options has never been easier.

Take the Lead in the Sugar-Free Revolution

The industry is evolving. The future isn’t just gluten-free, vegan, or alcohol-conscious, it is sugar-free. The question is, who is ready to lead, and who will be left behind?

If you want to stand out and future-proof your offerings, let’s talk. Partner with Above Board and lead the sugar-free revolution.

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