Aromatic Bitters

by Darcy O'Neil :: [Bitters]

A generic recipe for an aromatic type bitters. From the Standard Manual of Soda.

Aromatic Bitters Recipe:

Bitter Orange Peel: 4 oz

Calamus: 1 oz

Hops: 1 oz

Cardamom: ¼ oz

Cassia Bark: ¼ oz

Coriander: 1 tsp

Cloves: 1 tsp

Mace: 1 tsp

Cochineal: 2 tsp

Alcohol (40%): 16 oz

Instructions

Mix the spices in a mortar and crush to a coarse powder. Extract by slow percolation or maceration for 2 to 3 days.

To prepare bitters, mix 1 fluid ounce of this extract with 18 fluid ounces of water and 12 ounces of alcohol. Aromatic Wine-Bitters may be prepared in the same manner by replacing the alcohol and water with sherry wine.

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