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Recipe: Orange Bitters

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K Kon-Hemsby Member Andover, England Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1287	K Kon-Hemsby Posted posted on Fri, Nov 5, 2004 5:18 AM Has anyone got any good recipes that include orange bitters? I've got the one from Intoxica but that's it. I've tried it neat to taste, and it's certainly bitter. Cheers
J JTD Member J'ville Joined: Apr 07, 2003 Posts: 408	J JTD Posted posted on Fri, Nov 5, 2004 6:20 AM K-H, I'm at work now, but I'm pretty sure I've got a pageful of recipes (courtesy of Fee Brothers). I'll post a few tonight. If you want the whole list, send me your address and I'll send you a copy. JTD
TW Trader Woody Member Tiki Manor, Forest of Bowland,UK Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2301	TW Trader Woody Posted posted on Sat, Nov 6, 2004 2:54 AM Trader Vic's bartender's guide has a whole bunch of recipes that include orange bitters. The large number of recipes led me to buy what an unscrupulous Dutch bartender assured me was Orange Bitters, but turned out to be a n obscure Orange liqueur, drunk on the Queen of Holland's Birthday! Unfortunately, many recipes in the book involve gin, which I know you're not that keen on. Here's one picked at random: Captain Kidd 1 oz Jamaican Rum half oz dry sherry half oz Scotch 1 tsp bar sugar 1 dash orange bitters Shake well with cracked ice, strain into chilled cocktail glass. Trader Woody
J JTD Member J'ville Joined: Apr 07, 2003 Posts: 408	J JTD Posted posted on Sat, Nov 6, 2004 7:10 AM K-H, Most of the 10 recipes from Fee Bros. also have gin in them. Here's a couple that don't and one that does. Adonis: dash orange bitters 2 oz. dry sherry 1 oz sweet vermouth stir with ice; strain into 3 oz. cocktail glass garnish: twist of orange peel Valencia: 4 dashes orange bitters 3/4 oz. orange juice 1 1/2 oz. apricot brandy shake w/ ice; strain into 3 oz. glass fill w/ champagne Yale: 3 dashes orange bitters 1/3 oz. rock candy syrup 1/2 oz. dry vermouth 1 dash maraschino liqueur 1 1/2 oz. gin shake w/ ice; strain into 3 oz. glass garnish: twist of lemon peel
K Kon-Hemsby Member Andover, England Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1287	K Kon-Hemsby Posted posted on Mon, Nov 8, 2004 12:42 PM Cheers for that. BTW, I don't mind gin, it's just G&T I can't stand.
UT Urban Tiki Member The Tropical Isle of Manhattan Joined: Aug 18, 2004 Posts: 529	UT Urban Tiki Posted posted on Wed, Nov 10, 2004 2:48 PM My favorite drink recipe is a Martiki: 8 ounces white rum (my favorite is white Rhum Barbancourt) capful of dry vermouth 2 dashes orange bitters Great drink!
K Kon-Hemsby Member Andover, England Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1287	K Kon-Hemsby Posted posted on Fri, Nov 19, 2004 5:17 AM I had the Yale last night and it was one nice drink. Dry with loads of flavour. Cheers Yale: 3 dashes orange bitters 1/3 oz. rock candy syrup 1/2 oz. dry vermouth 1 dash maraschino liqueur 1 1/2 oz. gin shake w/ ice; strain into 3 oz. glass garnish: twist of lemon peel
JD Johnny Dollar Tiki Socialite Flyover, Missourah Joined: Oct 01, 2003 Posts: 3159	JD Johnny Dollar Posted posted on Fri, Nov 19, 2004 6:55 AM this cocktail i believe is 1930's vintage. i would recommend a sweet sherry to balance out the bitters flavour. it's also pretty easy :) Xeres 2 1/2 Oz Sherry 1 Dash Fee's Orange Bitters 1 Dash Fee's Peach Bitters Directions: Stir with ice. Strain into a 3 oz cocktail glass.

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