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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