Australian Bartender

JANUARY 24, 2024

Some classics would simply not be the drinks they are without the cocktail bitters. You start with a sugar cube splashed with bitters, hot tip, do this on a napkin to soak up extra bitters before you drop it in your flute. Back then, it skipped the brandy and came with ice. Back then, it skipped the brandy and came with ice.

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Drinks International

JANUARY 16, 2024

­The often-hidden ingredient in many cocktails, bitters’ lack of visibility doesn’t mean they don’t hold a meaningful place.

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Bitters 62

Just Drinks

MAY 29, 2024

A preference for bitter flavours will drive growth in the flavoured-beer market, particularly among younger drinkers, research suggests.

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Bitters Beer 59

Dry Atlas

MARCH 13, 2024

PARTNER CONTENT From sommeliers at The French Laundry to pioneers in the alcohol-free bitters market, Ian and Carly Blessing’s journey with All The Bitter is a tale of innovation born from personal necessity. Ian, you’re in bitters, a niche space within alcohol alternatives and even traditional cocktails.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 24, 2024

Story by Andy Ratcliff, andrewjohn@me.com Bitters are a concentrated infusion of herbs, roots, and spices that were traditionally used as medicines. The roots of alcoholic bitters can be traced back to ancient civilizations where herbal remedies were a staple of medicinal practices.

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Boozist

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Unique bitters can make or break a cocktail. Thankfully, plenty of companies have elevated the craft to make things more interesting than the holy trinity of Angostura, Peychaud's, and orange bitters. The post Seize the Dia de los Muertos with Hella Cocktail bitters appeared first on Boozist.

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Bitters 52

Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JULY 17, 2023

HISTORY OF BITTERS Bitters have a long and interesting history. Over time, these concoctions evolved into the bitters we know today. HOW BITTERS ARE MADE Infusing a combination of herbs, roots, spices, and fruits in high-proof alcohol, typically a neutral spirit like vodka or grain alcohol, creates bitters.

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Just Drinks

MAY 21, 2024

Just Drinks sat down with Seedlip, Pollen Projects founder Ben Branson to discuss the early performance of his cocktail bitters.

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PUNCH

JULY 12, 2024

The rum’s robust molasses character adds richness to tropical classics and balance to challenging bitter and herbal flavors.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

It brings a juicy quality, some bitterness, sweetness, lightness—it can cover a lot of bases, in both shaken and stirred drinks.” Clean Slate A punchy mix of sherry, bianco vermouth, Salers and bitters. Lavender Blanc Cocktail This easy drinking cocktail matches dry vermouth with soft lavender bitters and tonic water.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Gin Plymouth Sunrise by Teransc Phillip - Minneapolis, MN Ingredients 1 ½ oz Plymouth Gin ½ oz Marionberry Syrup (Portland Syrups) or sub any fruit pancake syrup ¼ ox 1:1 simple syrup ¾ oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice ¼ oz Pineapple Juice 2-3 dashes Cherry/Chocolate bitters Top with Soda Preparation Shake all ingredients but soda with ice.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 31, 2024

Gin , Liqueur , Sparkling Wine Hampton 75 Ingredients 3/4 fresh lemon juice 3/4 basil simple syrup 2 dashes orange bitters 1 oz. Garnish with Orange peel, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 3 drops cinnamon bitters. Top with Prosecco. Garnish with Basil and mandarin peel curl. Double strain into chilled coupe glass.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

Served as early as 1806, the Old-Fashioned was an evolution of the Whiskey Cocktail, and the ingredients were simple: whiskey, sugar, bitters and water. Smoked Maple Syrup 2 dashes Chocolate Bitters Preparation Combine Cask Strength Old Line Whiskey, smoked maple syrup and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass and stir with ice.

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Art of Drink

APRIL 29, 2020

Back in 2009, I stumbled upon a bitters recipe with two Abbott signatories on the document. Since Abbott’s was one of the most popular bitters before prohibition, it required further investigation. My original goal was to recreate the bitters […] The post Abbott’s Bitter Recipe first appeared on Art of Drink.

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Bitters 40

PUNCH

JUNE 20, 2024

These are the 15 best aperitivo and red bitter liqueurs, according to experts. Plus, how to use them in cocktails like the Negroni and more.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Bamboo This classic is the second in cocktail history to use a split base of sherry and vermouth and dashes of bitters (the Adonis was the first). Clean Slate In this low-alcohol cocktail, Manzanilla sherry meets bianco vermouth, Salers and Scrappy’s Orleans bitters. Driftwood Spritz A spritz with two types of Italian fizz.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Earl Grey Tea Syrup 1 cup Water 1 cup Sugar 2 Earl Grey Tea Bags 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 1 dash Orange Bitters Preparation Combine water, sugar and Earl Grey tea bags into a saucepan. Combine Talisker 10 Year Old, Earl Grey Tea syrup, Angostura Bitters and orange bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 8, 2024

Add Suze to cocktail recipes like the Gin and Tonic, White Negroni and Champagne Cocktail for herbal, bitter flavor.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

First appearing in The Cafe Royal Cocktail Book, the classic Lion’s Tail came about during Prohibition in the 1930s and features allspice dram, a liqueur made with rum, pimento berries and spices, alongside bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. Photo by Grace Schroeder Whiskey Lion’s Tail Ingredients 1 1/2 oz.

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Simple Syrup Bitters Liqueur Rum 251

Chilled Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

First appearing in The Cafe Royal Cocktail Book , the classic Lion’s Tail came about during Prohibition in the 1930s and features allspice dram, a liqueur made with rum, pimento berries and spices, alongside bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. Bourbon 1/2 oz. Elizabeth Allspice Dram 1/4 oz. Demerara Syrup 3/4 oz.

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Simple Syrup Bitters Liqueur Rum 181

Chilled Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

Tart Cherry Juice 3 dashes Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters 2 oz. Lustau Rose' Vermouth 3 dashes Scrappy's Orange Bitters ¼ cup Blueberries 1 large Peach sliced (1 slice for garnish) 3 oz. Garnish with Mango with Tajin frozen fruit bar and seeded habanero pepper. Vodka Listen To The Music Ingredients 1.5 Aperol 1 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

Gin , Vermouth Sipsmith Martini Ingredients 3 parts Sipsmith London Dry Gin 1 part Dry Vermouth 2 dashes Orange Bitters (optional) Preparation Stir until very cold, then strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe glass.

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Gin Bitters Wine 145

Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Elegantly off-dry, its flavors and aromatics range from bitter wormwood to white flowers to stone fruit and even marshmallow. 16.96, astorwines.com Contratto Bianco Vermouth Pale golden in the glass, this bianco from Italy’s Piedmont region packs a bitter punch. Here are six bottles to acquaint you with the category.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 2, 2024

Lime juice gives it a citrus kick, and cucumber bitters’ cooling effect brings it all together. Lime Juice 3 dashes Cucumber Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients into a shaker, add ice, and shake until chilled. Try it out! Photo by Lowlife Bar - Folly Beach, SC Liqueur , Mezcal Hey Mami Ingredients 2 oz.

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Liqueur Club Bitters Tequila 209

Chilled Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

For a more modern twist, try the Fencer cocktail with gin, Cocchi Americano, Campari, grapefruit hop syrup, bitters, and a grapefruit twist (cocktail credit and recipe at PostProhibition.com ). The drink also begs for experimentation with different bitter aperitifs, like St. Campari ½ oz. Cointreau ½ oz.

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PUNCH

APRIL 25, 2024

The Angostura Colada, a Piña Colada with Angostura bitters in place of rum, is a modern classic cocktail that’s traveled around the world.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

“In honor of the cocktail, The Old Fashioned earned its name from the first recorded use of the word ‘cocktail,’ describing a simple yet elegant mix of spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. Pour the cardamon syrup and bitters into a whiskey glass. Stir to combine, then pour the Fierce & Kind Straight Bourbon.

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Infusions Bitters Vodka Whiskey 251

Imbibe Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

Sweeter overall than some of the others, it’s balanced by a note of bitter pith. Strongwater Sparkling Grapefruit Soda A Colorado-based maker of mixers, bitters, and syrups, Strongwater was founded by a chemist, an herbalist, and a mixologist. See badgerbevs.com for distribution.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Aromatic bitters add the final sublime touch binding all ingredients together in one flawless, satisfying sip of goodness. Ripe figs contribute dried fruit, melon, berry, and sugar flavors that are perfectly offset by fresh aromatic zestiness of a ripe orange. Stir with a bar spoon to chill. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

The cocktail also features Rye, Dry Vermouth, and Angostura Bitters, making for a gorgeous summertime sipper. Dry Vermouth 2 dashes Citrus Bitters Luxardo Cherry, for garnish Preparation Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and give it a quick stir. Old Overholt Rye 1 oz. Germain Elderflower Liqueur.5

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Garnish with manicured lemon twist. The post Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Has a little sweet, a little bitter, and a lot of weird. The addition of lotus root and orange bitters imparts an exquisite herbal essence, while the infusion of Pandan and jasmine cordial adds a burst of citrusy brightness. This cocktail takes you on a flavor journey. A true misfit. Shake for 10-15 seconds.

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Gin Bartender Bartending Mixology 204

Chilled Magazine

JUNE 4, 2024

The post Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Gin Bartender Bartending Bitters 208

PUNCH

MARCH 15, 2024

The best liqueur to use in a mezcal White Negroni, Gin & Tonic or simply chilled is Domaine La Bohème Gentiane Extra Bitter Aperitif.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 19, 2024

Cognac , Liqueur The Cappiello Ingredients 1 ½ oz Monnet VS Cognac 1 oz Jules Theuriet Mango Liqueur Dash of Angostura Bitters Ginger beer Preparation In a shaker, add ice, Monnet Cognac VS, Jules Theuriet Mango Liqueur, and dash of Angostura bitters. Shake well and pour over ice.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

” DiMonriva’s Tip: Don’t overdo the bitters in this drink. A good rule of thumb is to look into the bottom of the glass and see how the bitters pool. If there is a small halo around the bitters you know you’re in the clear. If the bitters fills the entire bottom of the glass, you likely overdid it.

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The Drink Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Let’s all fill our hearts with love and joy by having a nice drink, like the Bitter Valentine. Anyway, back to the beginning, the cocktail in question, the Bitter Valentine. I’ve been wanting to play with bitter flavors recently, so I grabbed a bottle of Amaro Lucano , took a swig and imagined some Valentine flavors.

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