Come, Dasher
My sister's baking a chocolate cake for tonight's dessert. I'm baking apple and pear crisps. Mom's brining (yes, that's spelled right!) a ham. The combination of foods will probably be divine, but it may also cause a well-worth-it tummy ache. Thank goodness for bitters. A dash or three of this herb-infused alcohol in your drink should aid in digestion. Not to mention create a well-balanced cocktail.
And we just happened to make some.
| Cocktail Recipes with Aromatic Bitters These mixed drink recipes a tasty with a few dashes of aromatic bitters. These drinks are delicious with homemade Cherry Vanilla Bitters (yes, we made that too!) Do you have a delicious mixed drink recipe that doubles as a tummy tamer? Tell us about it below on Facebook or Tweet it to us. Learn more about the different kinds of bitters. Order the orange bitters collection from Amazon. |
Homemade Aromatic Bitters Recipe 1 bottle 100+ proof grain alcohol, we used Everclear zest of 1 lemon (the yellow part, use an apple peeler) 40 drops gentian (flower) extract (we found it at Henry's in the health supplements section for $16) 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 cinnamon stick 2 cubes fresh ginger, peeled, each about the size of Gobstopper 4 whole allspice berries (bulk section of Henry's market) 4 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon dried orange peel (optional) Combine ingredients in a glass jar with a lid -- don't use plastic! Place in a dark place at room temperature and shake every other day for 14 days. On day 14, strain using a coffee filter into a glass container. We used these eyedropper 4 oz bottles. Store in a dark, cool place indefinitely. Fills about 5 bottles. Recipe adapted from Chow.com -- thanks Chow! |
For holiday gifts this year, we also made small batches of triple sec, Cherry Vanilla Bitters (great for whiskey drinks!), Irish cream, and pickled onions.
CAUTION: Yes, use caution with alcoholic beverages. You'll live longer and with fewer regrets.
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