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Put the Bitters in “Bitter Cold”: Why Bitters is The Perfect Cocktail Ingredient

Why Bitters is The Perfect Cocktail Ingredient

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Put the Bitters in “Bitter Cold”: Why Bitters is The Perfect Cocktail Ingredient

As the sun teases us with warmer rays, winter hits with yet another cold front. Instead of complaining, let’s celebrate the season with winter cocktails featuring bitters — the perfect ingredient for adding depth, balance, and flavor.

What are Bitters?

Bitters are a combination of liquid extractions from seeds, herbs, bark, roots, flowers, leaves, and fruits, dissolved in alcohol. The mixture undergoes cold percolation and aging to develop rich, integrated flavors. Experts like the founders of Angostura Bitters carefully select ingredients from around the world to craft their iconic bitters.

Why use Bitters?

Bitters are essential for cocktails and even food, enhancing flavors and adding subtle complexity. They work with light spirits, creamy drinks, aged rums, whiskies, Manhattans, beer, pink gin, and vermouth. Hosting a bitters-themed event? You can incorporate them into drinks and food for a unique experience.

“Bits”piration: Angostura Bitters Cocktails

Whole Egg Flip

Glass: Classic wine glass

  • 25ml Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 25ml rum
  • 25ml medium cream port
  • 15ml rich salted syrup
  • 1 whole egg
  • Garnish: Nutmeg grate

Method: Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain into a chilled glass.

Old Fashioned

Glass: Rocks tumbler

  • 50ml bourbon
  • 10ml demerara syrup
  • 4 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
  • Garnish: Fresh orange zest

Method: Add all ingredients to glass, stir with ice, top with ice, and garnish.

Classic Champagne Cocktail

Glass: Classic Coupe

  • 1 sugar cube
  • 4 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 25ml brandy (pot still)
  • Brut MCC
  • Garnish: Cherry

Method: Place sugar cube in glass, add bitters, pour chilled brandy and sparkling wine, stir gently, garnish, and serve.

Hosting a Bitter Cold Event?

After feeling the “bits”piration, plan your winter event around bitters! Let our Thirsty Barmen handle the bar while you enjoy the last of winter in style.