Wormwood Bitters

by Darcy O'Neil :: [Bitters]

Wormwood Bitters Recipe:

Orange Berries (Pyracantha berries): 2½ oz

Gentian: 1½ oz

Wormwood: ¾ oz

Cinnamon: ½ oz

Galangal: 2½ tsp

Ginger: 2½ tsp

Angelica Root: 1½ tsp

Cloves: ¾ tsp

Oil of Cinnamon: 30 drop

Oil of Lemon: 25 drop

Oil of Anise: 20 drop

Whiskey: 3.8 litre

Instructions

Mix the solids and grind to a coarse powder, mix in the oils and combine with the whiskey in an appropriate glass container. Allow to steep for 7 days, agitating occassionally and then filter clear and bottle.

Notes:

Recipe from the Standard Manual of Soda

Back to Bitters List

Follow Art of Drink on Twitter

Twitter Updates

I just realized I'm the only guy on the front of the house staff - this could be good or really bad. Link
May 20, 2012 9:36pm 7 hours ago

DIE BLENDER DIE!!! Link
May 20, 2012 6:43pm 10 hours ago

Dear young ladies who haven't worked in the F&B industry: your tipping skills need work Link
May 20, 2012 6:24pm 10 hours ago

Ahhhh, Dulsao do Brasil you make my mornings better #coffee #espresso Link
May 20, 2012 8:20am 20 hours ago

I need to figure out how to work food into my 9+ hour bar shifts. The body is feeling it after 3 days. #change #health #bartending Link
May 19, 2012 2:14pm 1 day ago

New bar motto: It is not my job to tell you what to drink, but I can help you drink better. Link
May 19, 2012 9:45am 1 day ago

Time for shift 3 behind the bar and the start of the crazy "May Two-Four" weekend in Canada - I'm already tired just thinking about it Link
May 18, 2012 2:19pm 3 days ago