Hamburg Bitters

by Darcy O'Neil :: [Bitters]

Many regions of Germany have their own style of bitters and this is one of the recipes from the Hamburg region.

Hamburg Bitters Recipe:

Cinnamon: ½ oz

Cassia Buds: ½ oz

Quassia: 1 tbsp

Gentian: 1 tbsp

Bitter Orange Peel: 1 tbsp

Agaric: 1 tsp

Cardamon: 1 tsp

Grains of Paradise: ½ tsp

Acetic Ether: 2 tsp

Alcohol 40%: 132 oz

Instructions

Reduce the solids to a coarse powder, add the remaining ingredients, macerate for 7 days, agitating occasionally, express and filter.

Notes:

It's probably best to avoid the Agaric as it is a species of mushroom that can be edible or poisonous.

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