Cocktails with Orange Bitters
Orange bitters are essential cocktail seasoning with citrus and spice flavors. They add brightness and complexity to martinis, old fashioneds, and many classics.
16 drinks with orange bitters
- AdonisFino Sherry · Sweet Vermouth
- AlaskaGin · Yellow Chartreuse
- BambooFino Sherry · Dry Vermouth
- BijouGin · Green Chartreuse · Sweet Vermouth
- Bitter Orange & Cardamom MartiniGin · Dry Vermouth · Cardamom Syrup
- CasinoGin · Maraschino Liqueur · Lemon Juice
- Fancy FreeBourbon · Maraschino Liqueur · Angostura Bitters
- Ford CocktailGin · Dry Vermouth · Bénédictine
- MartinezGin · Sweet Vermouth · Maraschino Liqueur
- Pegu ClubGin · Triple Sec · Lime Juice
- Poets DreamGin · Dry Vermouth · Bénédictine
- RevolverBourbon · Kahlúa
- Satans WhiskersGin · Dry Vermouth · Sweet Vermouth
- ScofflawRye Whiskey · Dry Vermouth · Lemon Juice
- TuxedoGin · Dry Vermouth · Maraschino Liqueur
- VancouverGin · Bénédictine · Dry Vermouth
What it tastes like
- aroma
- Orange zest, Warm spice, Cardamom, Bitter herbs
- taste
- Bitter orange, Spice, Slight sweetness, Complex
- finish
- Bitter, Citrus, Lingering spice
History
Orange bitters were ubiquitous in pre-Prohibition cocktails but nearly disappeared during the 20th century. The craft cocktail renaissance revived interest, with several quality producers emerging. They complement aromatic bitters in many recipes.