An aperitif bitter that originated in Holland. Underberg bitters were once marketed as “Underberg Boonekamp Bitters” so should be a good example of this style of bitters.
Boonekamp Bitters Recipe:
- Saffron
- 2 oz
- Cloves
- 3 oz
- Angelica Root
- 3 oz
- Gentian Root
- 4 oz
- Wormwood
- 4 oz
- Galanga
- 4 oz
- Coriander
- 4 oz
- Calisaya Bark
- 8 oz
- Calamus Root
- 8 oz
- Zedoary Root
- 8 oz
- Bitter Orange Peel
- 12 oz
- Guaiac Wood
- 12 oz
- Bitter Orange Fruit
- 12 oz
- Manna
- 12 oz
- Star Anise
- 1 lb
- Licorice Root
- 1½ lb
- Carob
- 1½ lb
Instructions
Mix the first five ingredients, reduce to a powder, extract either by percolation of maceration with the dilute alcohol. Filter the liquid, discard the solids and dissolve the sugar without heat.
