Bitters

“Peychaud’s is the classic bitter that pushes licorice root to the fore. It is also unique among aromatic bitters for its tart and fruity flavors, with lots of rhubarb-like vegetal twang and the sweet juiciness of cherry candy. There is some spice, mostly

“Developed by Joy of Mixology author and cocktail expert Gary Regan, with orange peel, cardamon, caraway, and coriander taken from a recipe in Charles H Baker, Jr's 'The Gentleman's Companion,' and gentian, cinchona, and quassia added to round things out.

"On the nose, lightly alcoholic, zesting orange with appealing complex herbal scents harmonized with a touch of vanilla. Body, Intense orange top with herbal and woody body notes, pleasantly bittersweet and salty. Velvety and rounded texture, with long-la