Orange Bitters

Orange is a classic bitters flavor that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. I know you’re not supposed to have favorites among your children, but I have to admit I find myself reaching for Orange Bitters more than any other flavor. It’s bright, full of flavor, and familiar in a way that inspires you to play with it.

I wanted to create something that was different than the other orange bitters available, so we pack these full of fresh navel orange peel, about one orange per bottle, keep the baking spices subtle and on the earthy side, and add earl grey tea for an unexpected floral note.

Goes as well with whiskey as it does gin and everything in between. Make your Margarita richer, your Old Fashioned more playful, or your Martini a standout.

Ingredients:

Alcohol, water, organic sugar, orange peel, earl grey tea leaves, cardamom, allspice, gentian, quassia.

Try these recipes:

Susan's Gin Old Fashioned
1.5 oz gin (Aria is the favorite)
.5 oz lemon juice
1 tsp simple syrup
5-6 dashes The Bitter Housewife Aromatic Bitters
2-3 dashes The Bitter Housewife Orange Bitters

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, stir to chill and strain it into a tumbler with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Negroni Sbagliato
1 oz Campari
1 oz sweet vermouth
3 oz prosecco
4-6 dashes The Bitter Housewife Orange Bitters

Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of orange.

Black Manhattan
Replacing sweet vermouth with Averna not only gives you a Manhattan with a dark inky color, but it makes for a richer, more herbal cocktail.

2 oz whiskey
1 oz Averna
4-6 dashes The Bitter Housewife Orange Bitters

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir till well chilled and strain into a cocktail glass.

(100ml)