Tilden is a premium nonalcoholic cocktail brand, on a mission to rewrite our expectations for social gatherings. Co-founders Vanessa Royle (Santa Barbara) and Mariah Wood (Boston) spent two years, while at Harvard Business School, bringing the elements of a social beverage to the ideal booze-free drink. Tilden launched its first two flavor expressions in early 2023, and has already made Bloomberg's list of top nonalc sips, won Best in Show and Platinum at the L.A. Spirit Awards 2023, and sold out…twice! They currently sell online at www.drinktilden.com, and in 100+ bars, restaurants, and retailers, with a 72% repurchase rate with early B2B customers across Santa Barbara, Boston, and NYC. 

Meet Mariah and Vanessa, the founders of Tilden.

Vanessa quit drinking alcohol in 2020 and was disappointed by the lack of sophisticated non-alcoholic drink options at bars, restaurants, and dinner parties. She wanted something flavorful, low in sugar, and devoid of mind-altering ingredients. Vanessa voiced her frustrations and pitched her vision to classmates at Harvard Business School and found a kindred spirit in Mariah, a lifelong teetotaler from Las Vegas. Mariah came to the team with a passion for all things food, beverage, and supply chain, as well as a deep love for hosting.

Together they set out to create non-alcoholic social beverages that would change the way society thinks about celebrating. Prototypes, concocted by hand in Mariah’s kitchen, were tasted, tested, sold, and refined until the team perfected the elements of a true social beverage - something to be sipped, swirled, and savored. With careful attention to aroma, mouthfeel, and flavors, each of Tilden's non-alcoholic cocktails delivers a flavorful experience with a beginning, middle, and finish. 

Vanessa and Mariah are passionate about fostering deeper, more authentic social moments. Cheers to that!