Strongwater
Strongwater is a Denver-based craft beverage company founded in 2014 that produces premium non-alcoholic cocktails, sparkling mixers, cocktail syrups, and bitters using whole-plant botanical infusions, selling through DTC e-commerce, Amazon, and national wholesale to cocktail enthusiasts and home bartenders.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersDenver, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Strongwater does
Strongwater is a Denver-based, privately-held craft beverage company founded in 2014 by Nick Andresen, producing premium non-alcoholic cocktails, sparkling mixers, cocktail syrups, and bitters. Its technical core is small-batch, whole-plant botanical infusion and maceration (the basis of its bitters line), small-batch whole-plant-extract syrup production, and a high-altitude maximum-carbonation process used for its sparkling mixers and ready-to-drink NA cocktails. All products are hand-crafted at the company's own Denver manufacturing facility at 850 E 73rd Ave Unit 8, using Rocky Mountain water; a 2025 partnership with The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley is intended to extend production to national scale.
The company monetizes across three channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at strongwater.com (Shopify) with subscriptions and bundles, Amazon marketplace (including Buy With Prime), and wholesale/retail distribution into national chains such as Total Wine & More, King Soopers, Hy-Vee, and City Market, plus independent liquor stores and food-service venues like The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa. Pricing is unit-based, with NA cocktail 12-packs priced at $39.95 and a 24-pack option, and monthly subscribe-and-save plans on DTC. Its primary customer is the cocktail enthusiast or home bartender seeking bar-quality, sophisticated non-alcoholic alternatives, and the brand has accumulated 20+ industry awards across the SIP Awards, Bartender Spirit Awards, and Good Food Awards in 2023-2025, anchored by the 2025 Bartender Spirit Awards Non-Alcoholic Product of the Year for Aperitif Spritz.
The company operates with a 6-person team spanning brand, operations, marketing, production, and shipping, with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and US-only operations. The business has progressively expanded from a single bitters line (informed by the founder's Scandinavian and Asian herbal knowledge) into a four-line portfolio (NA cocktails, mixers, syrups, bitters), with the NA cocktail line representing its most material category expansion.
Strongwater firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Strongwater
- Legal name
- Strongwater
- Website
- https://strongwater.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Strongwater is a Denver-based craft beverage company founded in 2014 that produces premium non-alcoholic cocktails, sparkling mixers, cocktail syrups, and bitters using whole-plant botanical infusions, selling through DTC e-commerce, Amazon, and national wholesale to cocktail enthusiasts and home bartenders.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Strongwater industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- NAICS
- Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211)
- SIC
- Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Alcoholic Beverage Mixers & Cocktail Ingredients Brands (Non-alcoholic) (CRADAIAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Non-Carbonated Soft Drinks (Juice Drinks, Lemonades, Fruit Drinks) (CRADAHAB), Functional Beverages (Vitamins, Probiotics, Nootropics, etc.) (CRADAHAL)
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Where Strongwater is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Denver
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Strongwater business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Direct-to-Consumer NA Cocktails & Mixers: E-commerce sales of non-alcoholic cocktails (canned), sparkling mixers (tonics, sodas, ginger beer), cocktail syrups, and bitters through strongwater.com. Offers subscriptions and bundles for recurring revenue.
- Wholesale & Retail Distribution: B2B wholesale to liquor stores, grocery chains, and specialty retailers. Products sold through Total Wine & More, King Soopers, Hy-Vee, City Market, and independent retailers nationwide.
- Amazon Marketplace: Products available on Amazon with Prime shipping and Buy With Prime option at checkout on strongwater.com.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | NA Cocktails (12-Pack) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Subscriptions & Bundles |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Strongwater product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Strongwater manufactures and sells premium non-alcoholic beverages: ready-to-drink NA cocktails, sparkling mixers (tonics, ginger beer, grapefruit soda), small-batch cocktail syrups, and whole-plant botanical bitters. All products are hand-crafted in small batches at the company's Denver manufacturing facility using Rocky Mountain water and sold direct-to-consumer via strongwater.com, on Amazon, and through wholesale distribution to liquor stores, grocery chains, and hospitality venues across the United States.
Product overview
Strongwater is a premium non-alcoholic beverage company offering four interconnected product lines: ready-to-drink NA Cocktails (Aperitif Spritz, Paloma, Sparkling Margarita, G&T, Golden Spritz), Sparkling Mixers (Grapefruit Soda, Ginger Beer, Nordic Tonic, Spanish Tonic, Indian Tonic, Club Soda), Cocktail Syrups (Old Fashioned variants, Demerara, Simple), and Cocktail Bitters (Aromatic, Cacao, Lavender, Spicy Pepper, Black Walnut, Orange, Cherry, Spicy Bonfire). All products are crafted using whole-plant infusions, botanical extracts, and real ingredients, hand-crafted in small batches in Denver, Colorado. The company offers sampler sets and variety packs as add-on options for customers wanting to explore multiple product lines.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- NA Cocktails Ready-to-drink non-alcoholic sparkling cocktails inspired by classic cocktail recipes (Aperitif Spritz, Paloma, Sparkling Margarita, G&T, Golden Spritz), made with botanical extracts, fruit juices, and carbonated water for a spirit-free sophisticated drink experience. Sold in 12-packs and 24-packs to consumers seeking bar-quality NA cocktails at home or on the go.
- Sparkling Mixers Carbonated premium bar mixers including Grapefruit Soda, Ginger Beer, Nordic Tonic, Spanish Tonic, Indian Tonic, and Club Soda. Designed for use in cocktails and mocktails with real ingredients and maximum carbonation, sold in 12-pack configurations to home bartenders and hospitality venues.
- Cocktail Syrups Small-batch cocktail syrups including Old Fashioned (classic), Maple Pecan Old Fashioned, Smoked Old Fashioned, Espresso Old Fashioned, Demerara, and Simple Syrup. Balanced with whole plant extracts and pure sugar, designed for use in traditional cocktails by home bartenders and professionals.
- Cocktail Bitters Whole herb and botanic maceration infusion bitters including Aromatic, Cacao, Lavender, Spicy Pepper, Black Walnut, Orange, Cherry, and Spicy Bonfire varieties. Crafted using Scandinavian folk medicine and Asian herbal tonic traditions for home bartenders and professional mixologists seeking layered, complex bitters.
Quantifiable outcome
- 2025 Bartender Spirit Awards Non-Alcoholic Product of the Year
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Strongwater
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Strongwater technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature3 records
Strongwater partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- The Perfect Purée of Napa ValleycorePartnership announced in 2025 to work together to bring Strongwater products to a national scale while maintaining the premium flavor and quality that makes Strongwater the go-to for bartenders across the nation. The partnership involves collaboration on scaling production and distribution.
- Tatuaje & Swiss Cuban CigarsminorCollaboration with Tatuaje cigars and Swiss Cuban Cigars for content marketing — a blog article featuring cigar and cocktail pairing suggestions using Strongwater Old Fashioned syrup mixes paired with Tatuaje Café Cojonu, Café Noellas, and Gran Cojonu cigars.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Strongwater competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ghia: Ghia is a premium non-alcoholic aperitif brand positioned as a sophisticated drink alternative — directly comparable to Strongwater's Aperitif Spritz in product positioning, target consumer (sober-curious adults), and premium retail distribution strategy.
- De Soi: De Soi makes non-alcoholic sparkling aperitifs and cocktails from natural botanicals, sold via DTC and premium retail — directly comparable to Strongwater's NA cocktail lineup in ingredients, target consumer, and channel mix.
- Kin Euphorics: Kin Euphorics produces non-alcoholic functional beverages with adaptogens and nootropics for social occasions, sold DTC and at premium retail — closely comparable to Strongwater's botanical-infused NA cocktails and functional positioning.
- Haus: Haus makes low- and no-alcohol aperitifs in cans sold DTC and through retail — directly comparable to Strongwater's Aperitif Spritz and ready-to-drink NA cocktail portfolio.
- Drink Poppy: Drink Poppy produces non-alcoholic cocktail mixers (tonics, ginger beer, lemonades) with real botanicals — directly comparable to Strongwater's Sparkling Mixers line in product category, retail placement, and target consumer.
- Töst Beverages: Töst makes premium non-alcoholic sparkling beverages for celebratory occasions sold in retail and DTC — comparable to Strongwater's NA cocktails and sparkling mixers in occasion-based positioning and channel strategy.
- Q Mixers: Q Mixers is a premium craft mixer brand (tonics, ginger beer, sparkling) sold at retailers including Total Wine & More — directly comparable to Strongwater's Sparkling Mixers line in product, channels, and target consumer.
Emerging players
- Recess: Recess produces non-alcoholic functional sparkling beverages with adaptogens and hemp, sold DTC and at retail — comparable to Strongwater in functional botanical positioning and sober-curious consumer targeting.
- Free Spirits: Free Spirits makes non-alcoholic 'spirit' alternatives for cocktail use — comparable to Strongwater's mixers and syrups in the bartender/consumer use case for craft alcohol-free cocktails.
Broad incumbents
- Athletic Brewing Company: Athletic Brewing is a large, well-funded non-alcoholic craft brewery sold through national retail — comparable to Strongwater as a broader NA beverage incumbent competing for the same sober-curious consumer in the same retail channels.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Strongwater leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Strongwater funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Strongwater M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Strongwater
What does Strongwater do?
Strongwater manufactures and sells premium non-alcoholic beverages: ready-to-drink NA cocktails, sparkling mixers (tonics, ginger beer, grapefruit soda), small-batch cocktail syrups, and whole-plant botanical bitters. All products are hand-crafted in small batches at the company's Denver manufacturing facility using Rocky Mountain water and sold direct-to-consumer via strongwater.com, on Amazon, and through wholesale distribution to liquor stores, grocery chains, and hospitality venues across the United States.
Is Strongwater a public or private company?
Strongwater is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Strongwater founded?
Strongwater was founded in 2014. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Strongwater based?
Strongwater is headquartered in Denver, United States, in the North America region.
How does Strongwater make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Direct-to-Consumer NA Cocktails & Mixers are the primary driver. The others are wholesale & Retail Distribution and amazon Marketplace.
Who are Strongwater's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ghia, De Soi, Kin Euphorics, Haus, Drink Poppy, Töst Beverages and Q Mixers. Emerging players are Recess and Free Spirits. Athletic Brewing Company is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Strongwater have an API?
No public API is recorded for Strongwater.
What industry is Strongwater in?
Strongwater's product category is Craft Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAIAH, Alcoholic Beverage Mixers & Cocktail Ingredients Brands (Non-alcoholic), with a secondary code of CRADAHAB, Non-Carbonated Soft Drinks (Juice Drinks, Lemonades, Fruit Drinks). Its NAICS code is 312111 and its SIC code is 2086.