Ivan Bitter Essence
by Darcy O'Neil :: [Bitters]
A bitter recipe of supposed Russian origin, however the varacity of the information is debatable. However, the recipe still looks quite usable.
Ivan Bitter Essence Recipe:
- Nutmeg
- 30 oz
- Allspice
- 30 oz
- Ginger
- 60 oz
- Juniper Berries
- 75 oz
- Angelica Seed
- 75 oz
- Cassia Cinnamon
- 75 oz
- Cloves
- 90 oz
- Galanga Root
- 105 oz
- Bitter Orange Fruit
- 140 oz
- Bitter Orange Peel
- 170 oz
- Gentian Root
- 284 oz
- Alcohol (40%)
- 1.9 litre
- Brandy
- 100 ml
- Simple Syrup (60%)
- 230 ml
Instructions
Combine the spices in a mortar and grind to a coarse powder. Pack in a percolator, or glass container and add the alcohol and macerate for 3 days. Strain off the liquid and add the brandy to the reserved liquid. This should produce roughly 2 litres of bitter essence.
To make Ivan Bitters take 30 ml (1 oz) of the bitter essence and mix with 1.75 litres of 40% alcohol and 230 ml of simple syrup.
Notes:
If the bitters isn't strong enough, you can increase the amount of essence used.
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