Cocktail bitters
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Get some Aztec chocolate bitters or some mole bitters and throw some sweetness or a little spice into a drink. Those are fun to play with.
A different form of alternative, but I use it in German Potato salad.
I’ve really liked Bittermen’s Hopped Grapefruit Bitters in rum and (especially) tequila drinks.
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Agreed! I have this one, and love it with a gin and tonic.
Regan's Orange Bitters
We were at the Hotel Jerome bar in Aspen, Colorado, and had one of the best Old Fashioneds ever. I asked the bartender about the bitters and she showed me the bottle. I use it in Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, and Vieux Carres (in combination with Peychaud's). Sometimes I use a little Angostura along with the Regan's.
We were at the Hotel Jerome bar in Aspen, Colorado, and had one of the best Old Fashioneds ever. I asked the bartender about the bitters and she showed me the bottle. I use it in Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, and Vieux Carres (in combination with Peychaud's). Sometimes I use a little Angostura along with the Regan's.
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Fee's walnut bitters, used sparingly, add a great note in an old fashioned.
I'm a big fan of Bittermens. They have some excellent and interesting flavors.
We add a generous few shakes into our martinis. Good stuff!Regan's Orange Bitters
We were at the Hotel Jerome bar in Aspen, Colorado, and had one of the best Old Fashioneds ever. I asked the bartender about the bitters and she showed me the bottle. I use it in Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, and Vieux Carres (in combination with Peychaud's). Sometimes I use a little Angostura along with the Regan's.
How do you use bitters?
Just a dash? Or a full eye dropper? Do you pair them with your liquor? Like someone said the pineapple in the Rum. What about the cherry in the Rum? Does it matter?
I’ve never used any.
Just a dash? Or a full eye dropper? Do you pair them with your liquor? Like someone said the pineapple in the Rum. What about the cherry in the Rum? Does it matter?
I’ve never used any.
Typically, you measure bitters by the drop or dash. They are very strongly flavored. A little goes a very long way. Used properly, they can add wonderful complexity, but they can quickly overwhelm.
If you are playing with them, start slowly. You always can add another drop or dash, but you can't take one back.
Cool thanks. Might pick up those Bitterman’s. I found an 8pk of assorted on Amazon.
A good idea is to try just a drop on a spoon or a few drops in a small glass of club soda.
I have really enjoyed adding Angostura Orange, Reagan’s, Peychauds, and Walnut bitters to my bar. I try different combinations all the time in old fashioneds.
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