orange bitters

Citrus bar flavoring

Orange bitters is a concentrated flavoring made by infusing bitter orange peel and spices in high-proof alcohol.

Like Angostura and other cocktail bitters, it's used by the dash to add depth and complexity to drinks: The recipe calls for two dashes of orange bitters.

It appears in classic cocktails like the martini and old fashioned.

Related

tincture · vermouth · Manhattan · whiskey sour · citrus · citrus peel · peel · botanical · bartender · home bar · bar cart · dash · aperitif · Campari · digestif · gentian · quinine · mixing

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flavor profile

orange bitterssimple syrup

Sugar dissolved in water

grenadine · orgeat · honey syrup · agave nectar · crème de cacao

cocktail function

orange bitterssimple syrup

Sugar dissolved in water

sweetener · liqueur · cordial · fruit juice · cream

citrus orientation

orange bittersorange juice

Pressed citrus drink

triple sec · Grand Marnier · Cointreau · orange syrup

Family

orange, bitters, bitter, oranges, orangey, bitterly, bitterness, bite

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G