Curious No. 1 vs Curious No. 4: Which Bottle First?
By CURIOUS ELIXIRS | Booze-free Craft Cocktails | Nonalcoholic | Published: 2026-10-13
Category: Comparisons
Curious No. 1 is a bitter pomegranate sipper with rhodiola; Curious No. 4 is a blood orange spritz with ginseng. Compare taste, fizz and occasion to pick your first bottle.
Quick answer
Choose Curious No. 1 if you want a bitter, booze-free pomegranate cocktail inspired by the Negroni Sbagliato, infused with rhodiola to lift you up. Choose Curious No. 4 if you want a sparkling blood orange Sicilian Spritz with American ginseng, non-alcoholic prosecco fizz, tulsi and turmeric to help you unwind. Both are bundle packs, so the real decision is whether your first bottle should be bitter and stirred or citrusy and sparkling.
The core trade-off: bitter and lifted vs citrusy and fizzy
Curious No. 1 leans into bitterness. Its pomegranate base is inspired by the Negroni Sbagliato, and the botanical rhodiola is included to lift you up. That makes it a natural fit for drinkers who already like aperitivo-style bitterness and want a booze-free option that still feels grown-up and complex.
Curious No. 4 moves in the opposite direction. It is a blood orange Sicilian Spritz with American ginseng, non-alcoholic prosecco fizz, tulsi and turmeric to help you unwind. The citrus and sparkle make it more immediately approachable if you are new to booze-free cocktails or usually reach for something bright and refreshing.
How to taste-test before committing to a full bundle
Because both products are sold as bundle packs, the smartest move is to treat your first order as a taste experiment rather than a forever decision. Start with the bundle that matches the flavors you already enjoy, then use the first two or three servings to notice what you actually reach for.
Serve each one the way you would drink it in real life. Try No. 1 over ice in a rocks glass to let the bitter pomegranate open up. Try No. 4 in a wine glass or coupe so the prosecco-style fizz stays lively. If you find yourself wanting more bitterness, No. 1 is your lane. If you keep wishing for more citrus and sparkle, No. 4 is the better first bottle.
What the bundles include and how to choose a quantity
Curious No. 1 and Curious No. 4 are both listed as bundle packs with a Quantity option. The catalog does not specify exact bottle counts for these two listings, so check the current product page before ordering if you need a precise number of servings.
As a practical rule, pick the smaller quantity if you are still deciding between the two, and the larger quantity if you already know you like bitter aperitivo flavors or citrus spritzes. If you want to compare both side by side, ordering one bundle of each is the only way to run a true taste test at home.
When a different Curious Elixir makes more sense
Not every first bottle has to be No. 1 or No. 4. Curious No. 5 is a booze-free smoked cherry chocolate old fashioned with elderberry and ginger, available as 8 cocktails in 4 bottles or 24 cocktails in 12 bottles. That is a better starting point if you prefer rich, dark, dessert-adjacent flavors over bitter or citrusy ones.
Curious No. 9 is a sparkling rosé with fizzy lime, chardonnay grapes, rose, California poppy and South African kanna to help you unwind, and it uses a Size option instead of Quantity. If you mainly want something light and celebratory, No. 9 may suit you better than either No. 1 or No. 4.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Flavor direction: No. 1 is bitter pomegranate inspired by the Negroni Sbagliato; No. 4 is a blood orange Sicilian Spritz. Pick No. 1 for bitter complexity, No. 4 for bright citrus.
- Texture and fizz: No. 4 includes the delicate fizz of non-alcoholic prosecco, while No. 1 is described as a bitter pomegranate cocktail without a stated fizz level. If sparkle matters most, No. 4 is the safer first bottle.
- Botanical intent: No. 1 is infused with rhodiola to lift you up; No. 4 includes American ginseng, tulsi and turmeric to help you unwind. Match the bottle to the mood you want, not just the flavor.
- Bundle format: Both No. 1 and No. 4 are bundle packs with a Quantity option; exact bottle counts are not stated in the catalog facts provided. Confirm the current bundle size on the product page before ordering.
Curious No. 1 and No. 4 at a glance
- Curious Elixir No. 1 Booze-Free Cocktails: Beautifully bitter booze-free pomegranate cocktail inspired by the Negroni Sbagliato, infused with rhodiola to lift you up. Best first bottle for drinkers who want a bitter, aperitivo-style profile and a lift rather than a sweet or fruity sip.
- Curious No. 4 Booze-Free Cocktails: Booze-free Blood Orange Sicilian Spritz with American ginseng, the delicate fizz of non-alcoholic prosecco, plus tulsi and turmeric to help you unwind. Best first bottle for drinkers who want citrus, sparkle and a more relaxed, unwind-focused occasion.
- Curious No. 5 Booze-Free Cocktails: Booze-free smoked cherry chocolate old fashioned with elderberry and ginger, available as 8 cocktails in 4 bottles or 24 cocktails in 12 bottles. A useful alternative if you prefer dark, rich flavors and want a clearly stated bottle count before ordering.
- Curious No. 9 Booze-Free Cocktails: Sparkling rosé with fizzy lime, chardonnay grapes, rose, California poppy and South African kanna to help you unwind. A lighter, celebratory option with a Size choice instead of Quantity if sparkling rosé is more your style.
Which first bottle fits you
Best for
- Drinkers who already enjoy bitter aperitivo cocktails and want a booze-free Negroni Sbagliato-style pour
- Anyone who wants a pomegranate-forward sipper with rhodiola to lift them up
- People who prefer a stirred, ice-friendly cocktail over a sparkling one
Not for
- Drinkers who dislike bitterness or want a sweet, fruity first impression
- Anyone who specifically wants a sparkling, prosecco-style drink and should choose Curious No. 4 instead
- Shoppers who need a clearly stated bottle count before buying and should check the current bundle details first
