For Bitter For Worse The Saskatoon NA Cocktail

For Bitter For Worse The Saskatoon is a complex, ready-to-drink non-alcoholic cocktail designed as a savory, food-friendly alternative to a fine red wine or a classic Negroni. Produced by the Portland-based brand For Bitter For Worse, this still beverage features a deep, earthy flavor profile highlighting wild Pacific Northwest ingredients. It balances the tartness of real Saskatoon berries and sweet cherries with sharp notes of black pepper, bitter orange peel, and foraged Douglas fir needles, which provide a rich, dry tannic structure. Crafted using a proprietary "reverse bootlegging" process that macerates and then de-alcoholizes whole botanicals, it contains no added flavors or cane sugar, relying instead on pure monk fruit and wine grape nectar for a low-glycemic finish. Ideally served lightly chilled in a wine glass or over ice with an orange twist, its herbaceous and robust mouthfeel pairs beautifully with hearty savory dishes like charcuterie, roasted meats, and stews.