Cherry bitters recipe: 59 photos
FAQ
Homemade cherry bitters really liven up a Manhattan, but that's not the only cocktail you can use them in. Try them anywhere you'd use Angostura: in well-known drinks like a Brooklyn, Old Fashioned, Champagne Cocktail, or Rob Roy.
In 1870, Siegert's three sons migrated to Trinidad and established the bitters as an essential ingredient in cocktails and food. With four bitters variations: Aromatic Bitters, Orange Bitters, Cocoa Bitters, and Amaro Di Angostura, Angostura is a staple for bartenders and professional and home cooks.
On average, bitters last around 5 years.. However, there's no need to refrigerate bitters. Even though there are organic compounds in bitters, the amount of alcohol acts as a natural sterilizer and preservation agent. So, feel free to leave it on your bar cart or in your liquor storage cabinets without having to worry.
Product Description: Bitterness of Natural Gentian Root, the sweetness of cherry and notes of spice.
Several native North American tribes used bitter cherry to treat a variety of complaints. An infusion of the bark was used in the treatment of tuberculosis (Moerman 1998). A decoction of the root and inner bark was taken daily as a treatment for heart troubles (Ibid.).