Winter is upon us, and what better way to celebrate, than by adding Bitters to our recipes?
Did you know you could use bitters in more than just your cocktail recipes? We wanted to spotlight the “Winter Bitters” by Humboldt Apothecary, and give you some great ideas…
Humboldt Apothecary Bitters Soda Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1-2 mL of Humboldt Apothecary Winter Bitters (per serving)
- Soda water
- Twist of orange peel
- Ice
PREPARATION
Fill a glass with ice and top off with 1-2 mL of Humboldt Apothecary Winter Bitters and soda water. Squeeze the orange peel to express the oils. Mix and serve.
1. Swap them in for extracts in baked goods.
Push aside the vanilla extract in favor of bitters to give your baked goods a surprising twist. Since bitters do have the potential to be overpowering, try swapping in a dash or two for half of the amount of extract called for as a starting point. Orange bitters are nice in any citrus-based treat like lemon pie, or try Angostura bitters in something rich and chocolatey like flourless cake.
2. Toss them with popcorn.
Popcorn is a blank slate for flavorful additions, like spices, cheese, and even chocolate. Adding bitters to the mix is a unique idea that works. Incorporating it into melted butter that’s drizzled over the popcorn helps cut the richness of the butter while adding a touch of complexity that you wouldn’t expect.
3. Shake them into lemonade or juice.
Instantly make that cooling glass of lemonade more refined with a few dashes of bitters. Classic Angostura or Peychaud’s bitters will turn the drink a pretty shade of pink — or seek out something a little unique like lavender bitters to add a lovely floral note to the glass.
Read more: 3 Ways to Fancy Up Lemonade with Just 1 Ingredient
4. Infuse honey and maple syrup.
Old Fashioned-inspired pancakes, anyone? A little Angostura in your maple syrup (splash of bourbon optional) and you’re on your way. You can also add a few dashes of bitters to honey for tea or yogurt; it both contrasts and balances these sweeteners.
5. Add them to poaching liquid for fruit.
Whether you’re poaching pears for a light dessert or an upgraded breakfast, add a few dashes of bitters to the poaching liquid as the fruit simmers. Classic aromatic bitters, like Angostura, have cinnamon, clove, and cardamom notes that tend to play very well with poached fruit
Credit to BY SHEELA PRAKASH
https://www.thekitchn.com/5-ways-to-use-bitters-beyond-your-cocktails-240553
