The Bitter Truth» Bourbon http://the-bitter-truth.com Home of The Bitter Truth Bitters, Spirits and Liqueurs Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:34:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 William Cocktail http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/william-cocktail/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/william-cocktail/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:48:51 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2679

William Cocktail

(Boothby Cocktail twisted for Royal Wedding)

50 ml (2 oz) Bourbon Whiskey

20 ml (3/4 oz) Sweet Vermouth

20 ml Brut (3/4 oz) Champagne

2 dashes The Bitter Truth Aromatic Bitters

Stir and serve straight up add Champagne on top and garnish with a cherry. ]]>

William Cocktail

(Boothby Cocktail twisted for Royal Wedding)

50 ml (2 oz) Bourbon Whiskey

20 ml (3/4 oz) Sweet Vermouth

20 ml Brut (3/4 oz) Champagne

2 dashes The Bitter Truth Aromatic Bitters

Stir and serve straight up add Champagne on top and garnish with a cherry. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/william-cocktail/feed/ 0 Almost Rye http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/almost-rye-cocktail/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/almost-rye-cocktail/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:13:25 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2650

Almost Rye Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Bourbon Whiskey

10 ml (1/3 oz) The Bitter Truth Pimento Dram

Orange Zest

Build in tumbler and stir carefully. Garnish with orange zest. ]]>

Almost Rye Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Bourbon Whiskey

10 ml (1/3 oz) The Bitter Truth Pimento Dram

Orange Zest

Build in tumbler and stir carefully. Garnish with orange zest. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/almost-rye-cocktail/feed/ 0 Mint Julep http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/mint-julep/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/mint-julep/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:06:43 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2643

Mint Julep

50 ml (2 oz) Bourbon, Brandy or Aged Rum

20 ml (3/4 oz) The Bitter Truth – Apricot Liqueur

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Lemon Bitters

5 ml (1/6 oz) Sugar Syrup

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint with bourbon, brandy or rum in tumbler.

Take out mint leaves. Add apricot liqueur, bitters and

crushed ice and stir. Garnish with mint sprig. ]]>

Mint Julep

50 ml (2 oz) Bourbon, Brandy or Aged Rum

20 ml (3/4 oz) The Bitter Truth – Apricot Liqueur

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Lemon Bitters

5 ml (1/6 oz) Sugar Syrup

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint with bourbon, brandy or rum in tumbler.

Take out mint leaves. Add apricot liqueur, bitters and

crushed ice and stir. Garnish with mint sprig. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/mint-julep/feed/ 0 Louisville Stinger http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/louisville-stinger/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/louisville-stinger/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:57:07 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2634

Louisville Stinger

50 ml (2 oz) Bourbon

15 ml (1/2 oz) white Crème de Menthe

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter

Bitters

Build in tumbler on ice & stir. ]]>

Louisville Stinger

50 ml (2 oz) Bourbon

15 ml (1/2 oz) white Crème de Menthe

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter

Bitters

Build in tumbler on ice & stir. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/louisville-stinger/feed/ 0 Horse’s Neck http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/horse%e2%80%99s-neck-2/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/horse%e2%80%99s-neck-2/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:38:51 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2532

Horse’s Neck

50 ml (2 oz) Bourbon Whiskey

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Bitters (any)

Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer

Lemon Twist

Build in a longdrink glass on ice & stir. ]]>

Horse’s Neck

50 ml (2 oz) Bourbon Whiskey

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Bitters (any)

Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer

Lemon Twist

Build in a longdrink glass on ice & stir. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/horse%e2%80%99s-neck-2/feed/ 0 Old Fashioned Cocktail http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/old-fashioned-cocktail/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/old-fashioned-cocktail/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:54:42 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2521

Old Fashioned Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Whisk(e)y, Brandy, Aged Rum or Añejo Tequila

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup (or 1 Sugar Cube)

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Bitters

Orange Zest

Pour all ingredients in a tumbler & stir till it has the right dilution. ]]>

Old Fashioned Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Whisk(e)y, Brandy, Aged Rum or Añejo Tequila

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup (or 1 Sugar Cube)

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Bitters

Orange Zest

Pour all ingredients in a tumbler & stir till it has the right dilution. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/old-fashioned-cocktail/feed/ 0 Whiskey Sour http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/whiskey-sour/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/whiskey-sour/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:30:25 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2508

Whiskey Sour

60 ml Bourbon Whiskey

20 ml fresh Lemon Juice

20 ml Sugar Syrup

2 dashes The Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas Bitters

1 Eggwhite

Shake with ice & strain into rock glass. ]]>

Whiskey Sour

60 ml Bourbon Whiskey

20 ml fresh Lemon Juice

20 ml Sugar Syrup

2 dashes The Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas Bitters

1 Eggwhite

Shake with ice & strain into rock glass. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/whiskey-sour/feed/ 0 The Liberal http://the-bitter-truth.com/2010/06/02/the-liberal/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2010/06/02/the-liberal/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:05:48 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=1262 1.5 oz Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
0.5 oz The Bitter Truth ELIXIER
2 dashes The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters

Stir all ingredients over ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange peel.

]]> 1.5 oz Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
0.5 oz The Bitter Truth ELIXIER
2 dashes The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters

Stir all ingredients over ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange peel.

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Ingredients

  • 4 dashes The Bitter Truth Old Time Aromatic Bitters
  • 4 dashes The Bitter Truth Creole Bitters
  • 2/3 oz. Bourbon Whiskey
  • 1/3 oz. Cointreau
  • Champagne

Pour all ingredients into a chilled champagne flute and stir. Fill with champagne and stir again. Garnish with an orange twist.

via Seelbach Cocktail (Cocktail).

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Ingredients

  • 4 dashes The Bitter Truth Old Time Aromatic Bitters
  • 4 dashes The Bitter Truth Creole Bitters
  • 2/3 oz. Bourbon Whiskey
  • 1/3 oz. Cointreau
  • Champagne

Pour all ingredients into a chilled champagne flute and stir. Fill with champagne and stir again. Garnish with an orange twist.

via Seelbach Cocktail (Cocktail).

]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2010/04/21/seelbach-cocktail/feed/ 0 The Bittern http://the-bitter-truth.com/2010/02/16/the-bittern/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2010/02/16/the-bittern/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:00:08 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=719 This cocktail was created by Justyn of Haus Bar for The Bitter Truth Cocktail Competition in Bristol, UK.

The Bittern

  • 2 x Orange Zest
  • 10 ml The Bitter Truth Apricot Brandy
  • 50 ml Rowan’s Creek Bourbon
  • 2 ml Pimento Dram
  • 2 drops The Bitter Truth Aromatic and Jerry Thomas Bitters

Glass: Rocks
Serve: Stir for 3.5 minutes over ice
Garnish: Orange Peel

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The Bittern

  • 2 x Orange Zest
  • 10 ml The Bitter Truth Apricot Brandy
  • 50 ml Rowan’s Creek Bourbon
  • 2 ml Pimento Dram
  • 2 drops The Bitter Truth Aromatic and Jerry Thomas Bitters

Glass: Rocks
Serve: Stir for 3.5 minutes over ice
Garnish: Orange Peel

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