9240 found Showing all cocktails

From our sponsors

A Spontaneous Libation for your Consideration

From the Knowledge Vault

Bitters non-potable? Pshaw.

When a dash isn't enough

Cocktails with Lots of Non-potable Bitters

Many of the definitive cocktails from both vintage and modern times are held together by non-potable bitters - infusions of various barks, roots, spices, and other flavoring agents that were traditionally developed as medicine. Before Prohibition (but after the cocktail had been well-established), this usually meant Angostura, Peychaud's, Boker's, or orange bitters, which were key ingredients in drinks like the Manhattan, the Sazerac, and - despite what Winston Churchill said - the Martini.

Recent Additions

  • The Maryland Line — Rye, Sweet vermouth, Calisaya, Bitters, Orange peel
  • Line Cocktail — Gin, Sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Bitters, Pickled rakyyo
  • Fable — Blanco tequila, Bianco Vermouth, Celery bitters, Lime juice, Arugula, Honey syrup, Salt Solution
  • Bacon Whoopee — Bourbon, Bitters, Cinnamon syrup, Ginger, Orange peel, Candied ginger
  • Rhapsody in Green — Gin, Dry vermouth, Suze, Herbal liqueur, Celery bitters, Sage, Mint, Lemon peel, Fennel

Recent Discussion

  • Re Jimmy Joyce, 9 hours ago BarJaime commented:

    .

  • Re Workers on the Tracks, 14 hours 56 minutes ago claphamje commented:

    This is a really fantastic drink. Top tier.

  • Re Rhapsody in Green, 3 days ago lesliec commented:

    I mashed up some fennel seeds with the fresh herbs. Not sure if I achieved much, but it was an interesting, green-tasting drink.

  • Re Rhapsody in Green, 3 days ago Craig E commented:

    Any more direction on the infusion?

  • Re Kentucky Strawberry Sour, 3 days ago Mixed up in Na… commented:

    It seemed a little weak. We added a 1/2 oz. of St. Germain, and it was better. Also, the soda water isn't doing much--except making the drink weak. We will make it again, keeping the St. Germain, skipping the seltzer, and doubling another strawberry.