The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters 39% Vol. 200 ml

Discover the vibrant citrus character of The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters 39% Vol. 0.2L, a premium German cocktail bitter combining sweet and bitter orange peel with carefully selected herbs and aromatic spices. Rich orange marmalade aromas, warming cinnamon and nutmeg, and a distinctive bittersweet finish make these orange bitters an essential ingredient for classic and modern cocktails.

Created for bartenders and home cocktail enthusiasts, The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters adds complexity, aromatic depth and a refreshing citrus character to mixed drinks. Just a few dashes can transform a simple combination of spirits and vermouth into a more balanced and expressive cocktail.

Whether preparing a traditional Dry Martini, a Martinez or a modern whisky cocktail, The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters provides a versatile way to introduce orange peel, fragrant spice and refined bitterness.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Warm amber with orange-brown highlights.

Aroma: Expressive orange marmalade and citrus peel, complemented by cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.

Palate: Fruity orange sweetness followed by distinctive bitter orange peel, cardamom, caraway and warming spices.

Finish: Long, aromatic and pleasantly bittersweet, with lingering orange peel oil and delicate spice notes.

Crafted in Germany

The Bitter Truth is a German producer specialising in cocktail bitters, liqueurs and spirits designed for both professional bartenders and home cocktail makers.

Its Orange Bitters are produced by macerating sweet and bitter orange peel together with selected herbs and spices in alcohol. This process extracts the aromatic citrus oils, botanical flavours and characteristic bitterness of the ingredients.

The resulting bitters feature a complex flavour profile that combines traditional orange marmalade aromas with warm spice notes and a refreshing bitter finish.

Inspired by the heritage of classic cocktail bitters, The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters brings the distinctive character of traditional orange bitters to contemporary cocktail making.

What Makes Orange Bitters Different?

Orange bitters are concentrated cocktail seasonings designed to add citrus aroma, subtle bitterness and complexity to mixed drinks.

Unlike orange liqueurs such as Triple Sec or Cointreau, orange bitters are normally used in very small quantities, measured in dashes rather than millilitres.

Their primary purpose is not to sweeten a cocktail but to introduce additional aromatic layers and enhance the balance between spirits, vermouth and other ingredients.

The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters combines pronounced orange peel notes with cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and caraway, creating a distinctive citrus-spice character.

Although they can replace other orange bitters in many recipes, they are not a direct substitute for traditional aromatic bitters such as Angostura Aromatic Bitters, which have a different botanical flavour profile.

Perfect for Cocktails

The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters are particularly well suited to gin, whisky, rum and other spirit-based cocktails. Just a few dashes can introduce aromatic citrus complexity without significantly changing the drink's sweetness.

Dry Martini: Combine London Dry Gin with dry vermouth and add two dashes of The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters. The orange peel and spice notes complement the gin's botanicals while adding depth to this elegant classic.

Martinez: Add orange bitters to a combination of gin, sweet vermouth and maraschino liqueur. The citrus-spice profile enhances the cocktail's herbal sweetness and complexity.

Old Fashioned: Use orange bitters as a variation or alongside aromatic bitters to introduce additional orange peel character to bourbon or rye whiskey.

Manhattan: Add a dash or two of orange bitters for a brighter citrus variation of this traditional whiskey and sweet vermouth cocktail.

Pegu Club: Combine gin, orange curaçao and fresh lime juice with orange bitters for a refreshing, citrus-forward classic.

Rum Old Fashioned: Pair aged rum with a small amount of sugar syrup and orange bitters to highlight the rum's natural vanilla, caramel and oak notes.

Serving Suggestions

The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters are designed to be added in small quantities to cocktails and mixed drinks rather than consumed as a standalone beverage.

For a traditional Dry Martini, use approximately two dashes with gin and dry vermouth. Stir with ice until thoroughly chilled, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

For whisky or rum cocktails, begin with one or two dashes and adjust according to the other ingredients.

Orange bitters also work well alongside fresh citrus garnishes. A lemon or orange twist can reinforce the aromatic citrus character without adding extra sweetness.

When using The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters as an alternative to Angostura Orange Bitters, begin with the same number of dashes specified in the original recipe and adjust to taste.

Product Details

• Brand: The Bitter Truth
• Product: Orange Bitters
• Country of origin: Germany
• Product type: Orange Cocktail Bitters
• Key botanicals: Sweet and bitter orange peel, herbs and spices
• Flavour profile: Orange marmalade, bitter orange peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and caraway
• Alcohol content: 39% Vol.
• Bottle size: 0.2L (200 ml)
• Colour: Amber
• EAN: 4260167660011
• Recommended use: Dry Martini, Martinez, Old Fashioned, Manhattan and other classic cocktails

Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

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