Earl Grey Bitters
Earl Grey Bitters
These tea flavored bitters are excellent in a variety of spirits. Bergamot forward and incredibly aromatic with multiple layers and notes of vanilla. Try them in Gin, Bourbon, Whiskey or your favorite Amaro. Scroll down for recipes.
Recommended Pairings: Syrups+Shrubs: Lavender Sea Salt Syrup, Lemon Basil Syrup, Rosemary Sage Syrup, Blackberry Peppercorn Shrub and White Jasmine+Grapefruit Shrub
Recommended Liqueurs: Zucca, Ramazzotti, Creme de Mure, Cynar, Campari, Brandy, St. George Spiced Pear. St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Kahlua, Pimms
"Earl Grey Old Fashioned"
2 oz Bourbon
Earl grey Soaked Sugar Cube
Soak a Turbinado sugar cube in Earl grey bitters(8-10 drops). Muddle the sugar cube til somewhat dissolved, Add Bourbon and stir over ice for 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over large cube and garnish with an expressed lemon peel
"Getaway Sticks"
3/4 oz Zucca
3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz 18.21 Blackberry Peppercorn Shrub
1/2 oz lemon juice
8-10 drops 18.21 Earl Grey Bitters
Shake well over ice and strain into coupe glass with a lemon peel to garnish
“Bergamot Martini”
2 oz Vodka
1 oz Gin
1 oz Lillet Blanc
8 drops Earl Grey Bitters
Stir over ice for 30 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with an expressed lemon peel
“The Last Dragon”
1.5 oz Hendricks Gin
.5 oz Italicus
.5 oz 18.21 Watermelon Mint Shrub
.5 oz lime juice
8-10 drops Earl Grey Bitters
Shake well over ice and strain into a coupe glass. Top with champagne