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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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