The Bittersweet Symphony is Camp West’s grown-up, spirit-forward mocktail, proof that zero-proof can be every bit as complex and serious as a classic cocktail. Built around a non-alcoholic amaro, it layers bitter botanicals, deep hibiscus, warm cinnamon, and bright orange into something you sip slowly and savor. In our cabin-inspired bar in the West Seattle Junction, this is the drink for guests who love a Negroni or an amaro but want, or need, to skip the alcohol tonight. If you are a designated driver, sober-curious, expecting, or simply not drinking, this is the glass that lets you order with the grown-ups.
What’s In It
The heart of this drink is The Pathfinder Hemp & Root, a non-alcoholic spirit with a bittersweet, amaro-like character. Distilled from fermented hemp and layered with botanicals like wormwood, angelica root, saffron, ginger, sage, orange peel, and wild-crafted Douglas fir, it delivers genuine bitterness and herbal depth, with notes of citrus peel, baking spice, and licorice root. We balance it with Figlia Fiore, the original Figlia non-alcoholic aperitivo, which is bitter, floral, and aromatic with rose, chamomile, ginger, bitter orange rind, and clove. Then we add tart, ruby-red hibiscus, warming cinnamon, and bright orange to tie the whole thing together.
How It Tastes
Complex, bitter, and beautifully balanced, exactly as the name promises. It opens with tart hibiscus and bright orange, moves into the amaro’s bittersweet botanicals and baking spice, and finishes long and dry with cinnamon warmth and a herbal, citrus-peel bite. This is a sophisticated, slow-sipping drink with real depth, not a sweet one.
A Standout Zero-Proof Option
The Bittersweet Symphony is made for amaro and aperitivo lovers among the designated drivers, the sober-curious, expecting guests, and anyone skipping alcohol. Camp West’s zero-proof program uses premium non-alcoholic spirits like The Pathfinder and Figlia, built with the same care as our full cocktail list, so a drink this layered is entirely alcohol-free. It is the clearest example that an N/A pour at Camp West stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the cocktails.
What to Pair It With
Its bitter, spiced character is made for richer, savory plates. Pair it with the Camp West Burger, where the amaro bitterness cuts the richness, the Roasted Beet Hummus to echo the earthy, ruby notes, or the Italian Herb Chicken Fillets. Explore the full dine-in menu.
FAQ
Is the Bittersweet Symphony really alcohol-free?
Yes. It is built on non-alcoholic spirits, The Pathfinder Hemp & Root and Figlia Fiore, and contains no alcohol, even though it drinks like a complex amaro cocktail.
How much does it cost?
The Bittersweet Symphony is $12 at Camp West.
Is it sweet or bitter?
Bittersweet, leaning toward the bitter, botanical, and spiced side. There is just enough fruit and hibiscus to balance it, but this is a dry, grown-up drink rather than a sweet one.
Come savor one. Book a table at Camp West in the West Seattle Junction, browse our cocktail and mocktail menu, or see the full beverage menu.