Seamens Bitters

The preferred bitter of the sea going captains or possibly just a name. This recipe is classified as a "strong bitter" and is in the same category as Angostura, Calisaya and Hop bitters.

Cardamom

¾ oz

Nutmeg

1¼ oz

Coriander

2 oz

Cinnamon

2 oz

Cloves

2 oz

Allspice

2 oz

Caraway

2 oz

Calisaya Bark

4 oz

Angelica Root

5 oz

Galanga Root

5 oz

Gentian Root

5 oz

Calamus Root

9 oz

Alcohol (45%)

4 pints

Brandy

3 oz

Combine the ingredients in a mortar and grind to a coarse powder and then pack in a percolator, or other suitable maceration vessel. Pass the alcohol through the percolator over a period of 48 hours to create the Seamans Bitters essence. If macerating, allow the mixture to macerate for 2 days with occasional agitation, then filter and reserve the liquid.

To make the bitters, take 1 ounce of the bitter essence and add it to 4 pints of 40% alcohol.

To make the Seamens Bitter Liqueur from the above essence, take 1 oz of essence and combine it with 1700 ml of 25% alcohol, 300 ml of 60% simple syrup.