Tobacco Bitters Recipes

Bold, smoky, and unapologetically complex—Bitter Ex’s “Can’t Quit You” Tobacco Bitters bring a rich, nostalgic edge to any cocktail. Whether you're revamping a classic Old Fashioned or layering flavors in a modern Penicillin, these bitters add serious depth and drama.

1. Tobacco Old Fashioned

• 3oz Whiskey
• 0.25oz Rich Demerara Syrup*
• 8-9 Dashes “Can’t Quit You” Tobacco Bitters
• 4-5 Dashes “I Will Survive” Citrus Bitters
• Stir/strain into rocks glass over fresh ice, serve on the rocks
• Garnish with an orange twist
• *Rich Demerara Syrup
• 2 parts demerara (or turbinado) sugar
• 1 part water
• Boil until sugar crystals are fully dissolved
• Let cool; bottle; keeps refrigerated for 2 weeks

2. Penicillin 

• 2oz Blended Scotch
• 0.75oz Lemon Juice
• 0.5oz Bitter Ex Ginger Syrup (coming Winter 2025!)
• 0.25oz honey 
• 8-10 dashes Bitter Ex Tobacco Bitters
• 0.25oz Islay Scotch (Laphroaig or Ardberg)

Shake/Strain everything but Islay Scotch over fresh ice in an Old Fashioned glass, top with Islay Scotch, and garnish with candied ginger

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