Peychaud's Bitters

Notes of citrus and licorice put this spirit in a class all its own.

Quick Facts

Origin: United States
Unit Size: 10 oz.

The Flavor Experience

Any recipe that calls for bitters can use PeychaudAeA„¢s, but not every recipe that calls for PeychaudAeA„¢s can use bitters. And that is the beauty of this New Orleans-style spirit. Mild notes of saffron, citrus peel, and caramel give it complex flavor for Manhattans, Sazeracs, and Whiskey Sours, to name a few.

The Story

Son of Haitian immigrants, Antoine Peychaud, is credited with popularizing his familyAeA„¢s recipe for bitters in his New Orleans apothecary. Sure, initially, they were used for their medicinal properties, but after adding a dash to a brandy toddy, he soon discovered they were destined for so much more.

Usage Tips

Achieve Sazerac perfection: Add three dashes PeychaudAeA„¢s to AA½ cognac, AA¼ oz Absinthe, and drop in a sugar cube.