We recommend at least 100 proof aka 50% abv. You will be using spirits for the infusion process. Nuts and beans: Toasted almonds, walnuts, pecans. Herbs and spices: allspice, aniseed, caraway, cardamom, celery seed, dried chiles, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, fennel, ginger, juniper berries, nutmeg, peppercorns, star anise, vanilla beans.įlowers: chamomile, hibiscus, hops, lavender, lemongrass, mint, rose, rosemary, sage, thyme, yarrow.ĭried fruits: fresh or dried citrus peel (lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit), dried fruit (apples, cherries, figs, raisins). Again, most items can be found at natural foods stores, while flowers like chamomile and hibiscus are available at local tea shops. Always use whole spices and buy organic when you can. The other components of bitters are flavoring agents like herbs, spices, flowers, dried fruits, nuts and beans. Roots and bark (bittering agents): angelica root, artichoke leaf, barberry root, black walnut leaf, burdock root, cassia bark, calamus root, cinchona bark, citrus peel, dandelion root and leaf, devil’s club root, gentian root, horehound, licorice root, mugwort, Oregon grape root, orris root, sarsaparilla, wild cherry bark, wormwood. You should be able to find many of these at your local natural foods store, and most are available on Amazon. Some of the most commonly used are gentian root, cassia bark, and citrus peel.
The basis for bitters is 10-50% bittering agent, often found in roots and bark. Hopefully the process will help demystify bitters and give you an appreciation for the unique flavors they bring to your cocktails. Using this breakdown, you can experiment to create your own flavors, or follow the recipes provided at the end. Barring a stealth operation, we cannot provide that recipe for you, but we can give you the tools to unlock your own bitters adventure.
The most popular bitters is Angostura, produced using the same recipe since 1824, which remains a closely guarded secret. That makes them a sure-fire way to enliven your alcohol-free cocktails. Bitters were originally developed for medicinal purposes, but they eventually found their way into cocktails, adding an earthy, complex flavor and aroma. Perhaps it’s the complexity of ingredients: a mix of bitter and aromatic botanicals like roots, herbs, and spices - infused in spirits. At first glance, bitters can feel like one of the more mysterious items on your bar cart.
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