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Orange Bitters

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:12 pm
by Icefever
Now I'm mixed up with you gin redknecks :D :D I've been surfing the net for info...came up with this.

I'm sure Scarecrow won't mind my posting this??? from the Aussie site...if it does then it can be taken down...

1 litre 95% alcohol
200g dried orange peel
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander
4 cardamom pods
20 drops gentian extract

Go easy with the Gentian extract. It is extremely bitter.
Stick it all in a bottle for a couple of weeks.
Give it a good shake every day.

Once you have the flavour you like, strain it and Bob's ya Uncle.

scarecrow.



Ice.

Re: Orange Bitters

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:10 pm
by Mash
Cripes mate, was that a typo? what is genital extract? :shock:

Serious for just a moment, is this a gin recipe?

Re: Orange Bitters

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:31 pm
by gaza the instructor
That sounds like a nice accompaniment to a London Dry like Booths or Gordons.
Stir in a few drops with ice, sliced Orange and FT Mediterranean Tonic.
Thanks Ice. Is that a pint or a half.

Re: Orange Bitters

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:53 pm
by gaza the instructor
Ice your gential bitters are naffin' fortunes and take months to arrive.
So I have a nice bag of dried Bitter Orange peel to try.

Re: Orange Bitters

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:30 am
by Icefever

Re: Orange Bitters

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:58 am
by Jennysgin
I'd imagine that would last a really long time too. You'd only use a tiny bit at a time.