5 Aromatic bitters cocktails you can make in minutes!
Welcome to our aromatic bitters cocktail collection, where you'll find drinks that will excite your senses and elevate your cocktail game. These cocktails are perfect for those looking to explore unique and complex flavors in their drinks. Don't miss out on the opportunity to try these innovative concoctions and impress your friends at your next gathering.
Aromatic Bitters: A Flavorful Journey
Aromatic bitters are a key ingredient in many classic and modern cocktails, adding depth and complexity to your drinks. They are perfect for those who love bold, intense flavors and wish to explore new taste combinations. Let's dive into the world of aromatic bitters and discover what makes them so special.
The Magic of Aromatic Bitters
- Flavor Boost: Aromatic bitters are a concentrated blend of herbs, spices, and botanicals that can elevate your cocktails to new heights. Just a few dashes can transform a simple drink into a complex masterpiece.
- Versatility: These bitters can be used in a wide variety of cocktails, from classics like the Old Fashioned and Sazerac to modern creations. They can also be used to enhance non-alcoholic drinks, such as mocktails and lemonades.
- Digestive Aid: Aromatic bitters have been used for centuries as a digestive aid, making them the perfect addition to your after-dinner drinks.
Perfect Pairings
Aromatic bitters are best enjoyed by those with adventurous palates, who appreciate bold and complex flavors. They are the ideal choice for:
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking to expand their horizons and try new taste combinations
- Hosts aiming to impress their guests with unique and sophisticated drinks
- After-dinner drinks that aid digestion and provide a satisfying finish to a meal
So, what are you waiting for? Explore our aromatic bitters cocktail list and embark on a flavorful journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Brandy Crusta
The Brandy Crusta has a balanced, complex taste with a combination of sweet, sour, and bitter flavors. The brandy provides a rich, warming base, while the lemon juice adds a refreshing tartness. The orange liqueur and maraschino liqueur contribute a subtle sweetness, and the aromatic bitters bring a hint of spice.
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Ingredients
- Brandy: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Orange liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Maraschino liqueur: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Aromatic bitters: 2 dashes
- Lemon twist: 1
- Sugar: for rimming
Recipe
- Prepare the glass:
- Moisten the rim of a wine glass with a lemon wedge.
- Dip the rim into sugar to create a sugared rim.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the following ingredients:
- 2 oz brandy
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur
- 0.25 oz maraschino liqueur
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared wine glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo cocktail is a smooth, rich, and slightly sweet drink with a hint of herbal bitterness from the Benedictine. It has a strong whiskey flavor, balanced by the sweetness of the syrup and the warmth of the bitters.
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Ingredients
- Rye whiskey: 2 oz(60ml)
- Benedictine: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Aromatic bitters: 2 dashes
- Lemon twist: 1 (for garnish)
Recipe
- Fill a mixing glass with ice
- Add 2 oz of rye whiskey
- Add 0.5 oz of Benedictine
- Add 2 dashes of aromatic bitters
- Stir the mixture until well chilled
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist
Fall From The Tree
The 'Fall From The Tree' cocktail offers a harmonious blend of flavors. It's warmly sweet from the apple juice and cinnamon syrup, with a refreshing tartness from the lemon juice. The applejack, or your choice of bourbon or scotch, provides a robust backbone, while the aromatic bitters add depth and complexity. It's a medium-bodied cocktail that leaves a lingering spice on the palate.
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Ingredients
- Laird’s applejack: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Fresh apple juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Cinnamon syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- The bitter truth aromatic bitters: 1dash
- Apple slice: 1
Recipe
- Combine Ingredients
- In a shaker, combine 1 1/2 ounces of Laird’s applejack, 1 ounce of fresh apple juice, 1/2 ounce of cinnamon syrup, and 1/4 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Add Bitters
- Add a dash of The Bitter Truth aromatic bitters.
- Shake
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Strain
- Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish
- Garnish with a fresh apple slice.
The Conference
The Conference is a rich, full-bodied cocktail with a harmonious blend of sweetness from the Demerara syrup, the warmth of rye and bourbon, and the fruitiness of apple brandy. The cognac adds depth, while the aromatic and chocolate bitters provide a complex, spiced undertone. The citrus twists contribute a bright, zesty finish.
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Ingredients
- Rye: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Bourbon: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Apple brandy: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Cognac: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Demerara syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Aromatic bitters: 2 dashes
- Chocolate bitters: 1 dash
- Orange twist: 1
- Lemon twist: 1
Recipe
- Add rye, bourbon, apple brandy, cognac, Demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, chocolate bitters, and cubed ice to a mixing glass.
- Stir for 30-45 seconds.
- Strain into a lowball glass over a clear ice cube.
- Garnish with an orange twist and a lemon twist.
Tequila Honey Bee
The Tequila Honey Bee offers a harmonious blend of flavors. The añejo tequila provides a rich, oaky base with hints of vanilla, while the cardamom-honey syrup adds a sweet and spicy complexity. The fresh lemon juice cuts through the sweetness with a refreshing zing, and the Angostura bitters contribute a subtle depth with their herbal undertones. The mezcal rinse introduces a smoky layer, making the cocktail a well-rounded and sophisticated experience.
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Ingredients
- Mezcal: 0.25
- Añejo or reposado tequila: 2
- Cardamom honey syrup: 1
- Fresh lemon juice: 0.75
- Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
- Ice: as needed
- Lemon peel: for garnish
Recipe
- Rinse the Glass: Swirl 0.25 oz of mezcal around a Collins glass to coat the inside, then discard the excess.
- Mix: In a shaker, combine 2 oz. of añejo or reposado tequila, 1 oz. of cardamom-honey syrup, and 0.75 oz. of fresh lemon juice.
- Shake: Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into the mezcal-rinsed Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Finish: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top and garnish with a lemon peel.
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