Aromatic Bitters Recipe

Name: Aromatic Bitters Recipe
Ingredients: 1 medium lemon; 1 (750-milliliter) bottle grain alcohol, such as Everclear 151; 40 drops gentian extract; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 (1-1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, cut in half; 4 whole allspice berries; 4 whole cloves

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 medium lemon
1 (750-milliliter) bottle grain alcohol, such as Everclear 151
40 drops gentian extract
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 (1-1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, cut in half
4 whole allspice berries
4 whole cloves

Directions

1

Using a vegetable peeler, remove lemon zest in strips, leaving the white pith behind.
2

Combine lemon zest and all remaining ingredients in a quart jar with a tightfitting lid.
3

Close and store at room temperature.
4

Let steep 14 days, shaking the jar every other day.
5

Strain alcohol from spices and store in a jar with a tightfitting lid in a dark place.