Cocktail Recipes with Bitters

Cocktails with this essential ingredient are known for their balance, depth, and refined complexity. A small amount can transform an ordinary drink into something extraordinary, elevating both aroma and flavor. These creations often bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, making them favorites for enthusiasts and professionals alike. They are timeless staples in the art of mixology. Explore how this ingredient’s subtle power shapes unforgettable drinks.

Absolute Favourites

Old Fashioned

A timeless and sophisticated cocktail featuring whiskey, sugar, and bitters, garnished with an expressive orange peel.

Dry Martini

A timeless and elegant cocktail featuring gin and dry vermouth, stirred to perfection and served ice-cold.

Manhattan

A classic and sophisticated cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters.

Classic Rum Punch

A classic Caribbean concoction balancing sour, sweet, strong, and weak elements for a perfectly refreshing tropical drink.

All-Time Classics

Oaxaca Old Fashioned

A smoky, agave-forward twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring both tequila and mezcal.

Rum Punch

A vibrant, fruity, and shareable tropical cocktail perfect for parties and gatherings.

Zombie

A famously potent and complex tiki cocktail featuring a blend of multiple rums, fruit juices, and spices.

Sazerac

A classic New Orleans cocktail made with rye whiskey, absinthe, bitters, and sugar, known for its bold, anise-scented character.

Timeless Icons

Champagne Cocktail

An elegant and festive classic cocktail featuring Champagne, a sugar cube, and aromatic bitters, creating a spectacular stream of bubbles.

Perfect Manhattan

A sophisticated and balanced whiskey cocktail that expertly marries the spice of rye with equal parts sweet and dry vermouth.

Tequila Sour

A refreshing and perfectly balanced cocktail that showcases the earthy notes of tequila against a backdrop of tart lime and gentle sweetness.

Rum Old Fashioned

A rich and smooth twist on the classic Old Fashioned, using aged rum for a warmer, sweeter profile with notes of toffee and spice.

Legendary Picks

Tequila Old Fashioned

A simple yet elegant twist on the classic Old Fashioned, replacing whiskey with the complex, earthy notes of aged tequila.

1934 Zombie Punch

A complex and notoriously potent tiki classic blending three types of rum with fruit juices and exotic spices.

1934 Zombie

A legendary and potent tiki cocktail featuring a secret blend of three different rums, citrus, and exotic spices.

Singapore Sling

A classic, complex gin-based cocktail that is fruity, herbal, and deeply refreshing with a vibrant rosy hue.

Most Loved

Old Cuban

A sophisticated, mint-infused cocktail blending aged rum and lime with the elegant sparkle of Champagne.

Boston Sour

A classic whiskey sour made exceptionally smooth and creamy with the addition of egg white for a rich, velvety texture.

Rob Roy

A classic cocktail made with Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters, often called a Scotch Manhattan.

Mezcal Sour

A tantalizingly smoky and tart cocktail that reimagines the classic sour with the distinctive and earthy character of mezcal.

Crowd Pleasers

Pisco Sour

A classic South American cocktail featuring pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white, creating a frothy, citrusy, and smooth drink.

Black Manhattan

A rich, dark, and bittersweet modern twist on the classic Manhattan, using amaro instead of sweet vermouth.

Barbados Rum Punch

A classic Caribbean cocktail from Barbados, famous for its rhyming recipe that perfectly balances sweet, sour, strong, and weak components.

Martinez

The Martinez is a classic, spirit-forward cocktail often cited as the direct precursor to the modern Dry Martini, balancing the sweetness of Old Tom gin and vermouth with herbal complexity.

Universal Hits

Kentucky Buck

A refreshing bourbon highball featuring muddled strawberry, fresh lemon juice, and spicy ginger beer.

Champs-Élysées Cocktail

An elegant and complex brandy sour, beautifully balanced with herbal notes from Green Chartreuse and a hint of spice.

Vieux Carré

A complex and spirit-forward classic New Orleans cocktail balancing rye whiskey, cognac, and sweet vermouth with herbal liqueurs.

Planter's Punch

A classic and refreshing Jamaican rum punch balancing sweet, sour, strong, and weak components.