Cooking with Bitters

Bitters & Ground Spices

When a recipe calls for a ground spice like cumin or cinnamon, or a spice blend like garam masala, you can enhance the use of a spice with the additional flavor of bitters. Below are some of our favorite combinations for adding bitters when using specific spices.

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Black Pepper

Jamaican No 1 Bitters

Chili Powder or Cayenne

Chipotle Cacao BittersDisco Inferno: Liquid Heat

Cinnamon

Blackstrap BittersBolivar BittersCherry Bark Bitters

Cumin

Orange BittersChipotle Cacao Bitters

Coriander

Orange Bitters

Garam Masala

Jamaican No. 1 BittersOrange BittersBlackstrap Bitters

Jerk Seasoning

Jamaican No. 1 BittersJamaican No 2 Bitters

Oregano or Sage

Chipotle Cacao BittersAll Day Aromatic Bitters

Herbs de Provence

Bolivar BittersOrange Bitters
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Bitters in Marinades,
Vinaigrettes, and Sauces

One way to use cocktail bitters in the kitchen is to add them to vinaigrettes, marinades, and sauces. Simply add bitters to a tried and true recipe to accentuate, enhance, or contrast existing flavors. When using 1-2 tsp of bitters, you should not have to adjust the recipe in any way. Below are some ideas for adding bitters to your favorite vinaigrettes, marinades, and sauces.

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Orange

Use in Balsamic Vinaigrette, Orange Vinaigrette, Hollandaise, Pico de Gallo

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Jamaican No.2

Sesame Ginger Dressing, Tzatziki, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Remoulade

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Chipotle Cacao

Chili Lime Vinaigrette, Buffalo Sauce, Birria Consomé

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Bolivar

Garlic & Herb Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Nước Chấm

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Jamaican No.1

Tikka Masala, Chimichurri, Texas BBQ Sauce, Cochinita Pibil Marinade

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Cherry Bark Vanilla

Thai Peanut Sauce, Ponzu Sauce, Salsa di Noci

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Blackstrap

Carolina BBQ Sauce, Korean BBQ Marinade, Marinara

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Root Beer

Kansas City BBQ Sauce, Maple Vinaigrette, Pork Chop Marinade

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Trinity

Pineapple Salsa, Italian Vinaigrette, Yogurt-Herb Sauce

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