No matter what you do, this is going to taste HORRIBLE. It's bitter on a very basic level, and since bitterness is one of the three base flavors (bitter, sower, sweet) your taste buds don't need the assistance of your olfactory system (sense of smell) to send the horrific taste to your brain.
I'm about to partake as I write this, and I'm gonna try some pickle juice to see if it counteracts the bitterness. I'll report later.