Boonekamp Bitters
by Darcy O'Neil :: [Bitters]
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:
- Bitter Orange Peel
- 2½ oz
- Cascarilla
- 2 oz
- Gentian
- 2 oz
- Rhubarb
- 1¼ oz
- Turmeric
- 1¼ oz
- Sugar
- 12 oz
- Alcohol (40%)
- 120 oz
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.
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