Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktails Bitters 296ml 35.0%

The Soul of New Orleans: Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktails Bitters

Created in the 1830s by Antoine Amédée Peychaud, a Creole apothecary in New Orleans, Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktails Bitters is an indispensable legend in the mixology world. As the definitive cornerstone of the classic Sazerac cocktail, this historic elixir brings an authentic taste of 19th-century French Quarter elegance directly to your home bar. Unlike heavier aromatic bitters, Peychaud's offers a lighter, sweeter, and more floral profile that gently lifts spirits without overpowering them.

This vibrant bright-red bitter is crafted from a closely guarded secret recipe featuring complex botanicals, gentian root, anise, and sweet dessert spices. Whether you are recreating timeless New Orleans classics like the Vieux Carré, elevating a modern craft cocktail, or adding complexity to a simple tonic, Peychaud's is the essential dash of sophistication every discerning bartender and spirit enthusiast needs.

Why Choose Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktails Bitters?

• The Original Sazerac Bitters: An absolute must-have ingredient to craft the authentic, world-famous Sazerac cocktail.
• Unique Creole Flavor Profile: A lighter, sweeter, and more anise-forward alternative to traditional dark aromatic bitters.
• Versatile Mixology Staple: Enhances a wide array of premium spirits, from rye whiskey and cognac to craft gin and aged rums.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Vibrant, bright cherry red with a clear, brilliant clarity.
• Aroma: Intense and alluring bouquet of sweet anise, black licorice, candied cherry, and warm baking spices like clove and nutmeg.
• Palate: Complex and delightfully balanced, featuring prominent notes of sweet fennel, aniseed, orange peel, and warm spice, offset by a gentle, clean gentian bitterness.
• Finish: Long, crisp, and pleasantly bitter with lingering hints of floral spice and sweet licorice.

Product Specifications

Serving Suggestions

Store at room temperature. Peychaud's Bitters is designed to be used in dashes (typically 2 to 4 dashes per drink). It is the essential element in classic cocktails such as the Sazerac, Vieux Carré, and Manhattan. For a refreshing low-ABV alternative, add a few dashes to premium club soda with a twist of lemon. It also pairs brilliantly with rich charcuterie boards, artisanal cheeses, and dark chocolate desserts.