THE COCKTAIL EXPERIMENT

Why We Began

We started The Cocktail Experiment with a simple idea: making great cocktails shouldn’t have to be complicated.

For many people, getting into cocktails can be intimidating. Walk into a liquor store or browse online and you’ll find beautifully packaged bottles with equally impressive price tags. A lot of these products are made with professional bars in mind, which can make experimenting at home feel expensive before you’ve even made your first drink.

We also found that many of the flavors available to home bartenders didn’t leave much room for creativity. We wanted something different.

So, we went back to the basics.

We set out to create straightforward, concentrated flavor profiles that give you the building blocks to create cocktails your way. No unnecessary complexity. No trying to tell you what your cocktail should taste like. Just quality ingredients designed to give you the freedom to experiment.

Because that’s what cocktails should be about.

Experiment. Adjust. Create something that’s yours.

The Cocktail Experiment is here to make the home bartender’s journey easier, more approachable, and a little more affordable—while leaving plenty of room to play.

Our Mission Statement

At The Cocktail Experiment, we are dedicated to crafting premium bitters and syrups that elevate every sip, blending tradition with innovation. Our mission is to deliver bold, authentic flavors by using only the finest ingredients, ensuring that every bottle inspires creativity, enhances cocktails, and transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences.

Our History

  • The Cocktail Experiment was launched by Joshua Duke in the summer of 2016. Selling from our website and Amazon.

  • At the beginning of 2017, we were presented with a golden opportunity to grow and partnered with International Wine & Spirits to take on distribution for the state of Louisiana.

  • In April of 2017, was featured in 225 magazine.

  • In the fall of 2020 during the Covid Pandemic, The Cocktail Experiment was acquired by former employee and veteran Devin Yelverton.

  • In the Spring of 2022, The Cocktail Experiment moved into its new facility focusing on refining its processes and continuing its growth.

  • In 2023, received recognition as a veteran owned business by the state of Louisiana.

  • In 2024, We partnered with Sugarfield Spirits Co. to create the featured cocktail of the Louisiana Bourbon Fest hosted by the Bourbon Society of Baton Rouge as a charity event for alzhiemers.

  • In 2026, We entered a contract manufacturing agreement with Sugarfield Spirits Co..

Thanks for reading. Cheers! Never stop Experimenting!