Tangerine Bitters

Ever since making my own limoncello ten years ago (recipe below) I've enjoyed making spirits. From chocolate to cherry liqueurs I've experimented with a lot of different things over the years.

Now I've made almost entirely organic tangerine bitters. The rich flavor it adds to drinks is unbelievable.

I found organic Mexican cinnamon and gentian for it. And I have made a little extra, if you want some drop me a note.

You can make a great Old Fashioned (muddle a tangerine slice instead of an orange), Sazerac or Manhattan using these John E. made bitters.

Sazerac
1/2 tsp. absinthe or pernod
1 1/2 oz. bourbon, rye if available
1/4 tsp. John E. made tangerine bitters or Peychaud bitters
1 1/2 tsp. simple syrup (sugar syrup)
Lemon twist

Put the absinthe or pernod in an old fashioned glass and tilt to coat the sides of the glass. Add the remaining ingredients, stir, then add a couple of ice cubes and stir.

Manhattan
1 part bourbon
1 part dry vermouth
Dash John E. made or Angostura bitters
Cherry
Shake the first three ingredients and strain, or serve on the rocks. Add the cherry. For a Rob Roy use Scotch.

Update: More available December 10 or so.

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