Cocktails with Peychaud's Bitters
Peychaud's is a New Orleans aromatic bitters with anise and cherry notes, essential for the Sazerac cocktail. Lighter and sweeter than Angostura.
- Type
- Bitters
- Strength
- 35–40% ABV
- Aroma
- Anise, Cherry, Floral, Light spice
- Taste
- Cherry, Anise, Bitter, Slightly sweet
- Finish
- Clean, Anise-forward, Bitter-sweet
3 drinks with Peychaud's Bitters
History
Created in the 1830s by Antoine Peychaud, a Creole apothecary in New Orleans. His bitters were served at the Sazerac Coffee House, giving birth to America's first cocktail. The distinctive bright red color is iconic.
How it’s made
Made from a secret blend of botanicals including gentian root and anise. The bright red color distinguishes it from brown Angostura. Less bitter and more floral than Angostura, they complement rather than substitute for each other.
Bottles to try
Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktail BittersBudget
The original New Orleans bitters, essential for Sazeracs.
Bitter Truth Creole BittersMid-range
German craft alternative with similar anise-cherry profile.
Scrappy's Orleans BittersMid-range
Craft bitters inspired by Peychaud's with modern twist.
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