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Orange bitters are a type of [ingredient=bitters cocktail bitters] where the flavor of sweet or bitter oranges predominates. While orange bitters were very popular in the 19th century bar, they fell out of favor, and it was only in the mid-1990's that commercial versions of orange bitters reappeared on the market.

There are three major producers of orange bitters:

  • [ingredient=regans-orange-bitters Regans' Orange Bitters #6],
  • [ingredient=fee-brothers Fee Brothers] Orange Bitters, and
  • [ingredient=angostura Angostura] Orange Bitters. 

Some popular cocktails containing Orange bitters

  • Siege of Havana — Gin, Dry vermouth, Swedish Punsch, Orange bitters, Apricot liqueur, Lemon juice, Lemon peel
  • Colette — Sparkling rosé wine, Blanco tequila, Cappelletti Aperitivo, Aromatized wine, Orange bitters, Herbal liqueur, Grapefruit peel
  • Black Tea Crusta In The Rye — Rye, Orange Curaçao, Orange bitters, Lemon juice, Simple syrup
  • Oona O'Neill — Whiskey, Amaro, Oloroso sherry, Orange bitters, Lemon
  • New Jersey Transit — Bourbon, Bitters, Orange bitters, Apple cider, Demerara syrup, Orange peel
  • Aegean Dream — Gin, Aperol, Mastika, Orange bitters, Lemon juice, Rosemary
  • Smoking Cap — Ruby Port, Gin, Gunpowder Rum, Falernum, Orange bitters
  • White Light / White Heat — Corn Whiskey, Bianco Vermouth, Orange bitters, Candied ginger, Orange peel
  • The Lady Chesdin — Gin, Dry vermouth, Orange bitters, Peychaud's Bitters, Bitters, Celery bitters, Cucumber, Onion, Sugar cube, Lime
  • Pear of Jacks — Rye, Applejack, Orange bitters, Pear Shrub, Demerara syrup