Come September, there’ll be a new bitters in town. From legendary barman Dale DeGroff and chemist Ted Breaux comes Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Aromatic Bitters, a revival of a style of bitters that had all about disappeared by the latter 20th century. It’s produced at the venerable Combier distillery in Saumur, France, and is made with Pimento berries, a hint of anise and other Allspice berries. And, man, is it ever delicious. You can preorder a 150 ml bottle now at www.PimentoAromaticBitters.com for just $9.99. Special Collector’s Edition 250 ml Professional Bottles are available too for $18.82. Those are handsome antique bottles with dripper spouts signed in gold ink by the man himself. When your bitters arrive, get out the bar tools and whip up a few of these cocktails, recipes courtesy of Dale:
Dale DeGroff's Pimento Aromatic Bitters is on Facebook. To connect with Dale DeGroff's Pimento Aromatic Bitters, join Facebook today. DALE'S PIMENTO AROMATIC BITTERS Handcrafted and produced in Samur, France at the Combier Distillery with renowned absinthe distiller T. Breaux, Dale DeGroff's Pimento Aromatic Bitters combines the delightfully complex pimento allspice berry with a hint of anise and other herbs, providing a distinct new flavor that enhances many cocktails. Dale DeGroff's specialty aromatic bitters are a cut above the ordinary. But really, what else would you expect from a guy whose nickname is King Cocktail?. These expertly handcrafted artisanal cocktail bitters feature a truly unique blend of Pimento and Allspice berries along with hints of anise and other Mediterranean herbs. Dale Degroff's Pimento Bottling Note Pleasingly spicy Pimento Aromatic Bitters created for Dale Degroff's range by King Cocktail himself along with T. Breaux, the well-known absinthe distiller. Dale Degroff is known for his work at a number of top bars, including New York's Rainbow Room and more. Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Aromatic Bitters: Handcrafted and produced with renowned absinthe distiller T. Breaux, Dale DeGroff's Pimento Aromatic Bitters combines the delightfully complex pimento allspice berry with a hint of anise and other herbs, providing a distinct new flavor that enhances many cocktails.
MORNING GLORY (Chicago style)
Stir well with lots of ice:
1 ounce (30ml) Martell VSOP Cognac]
1 ounce (30ml) Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey
1 tsp rich simple syrup (two sugar to one water)
1 teaspoon Grand Marnier
1 dash (1/4 teaspoon) absinthe
2 dashes Dale DeGroff Pimento Bitters
Strain into chilled cocktail glass, add a healthy splash of brut champagne and twist a swatch of thin-cut lemon peel over the top.
MOJITO (Cuban style with bitters)
1 1/2 ounce (50ml) White Rum
3/4 ounce (22ml) Fresh Lime Juice
1 ounce (30ml) Simple Syrup (1p sugar to 1p water)
2 dashes Dale DeGroff Pimento Bitters
2 Sprigs of Mint (Use tender, young mint sprigs)
Muddle one mint sprig with the simple syrup and the limejuice in the bottom of a mixing glass. Add the rest of the ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into a highball glass over cracked ice, top with soda and garnish with a sprig of mint.
SINGAPORE SLING (Raffles Hotel, c1935)
1 1/2 ounce (50ml) Beefeater Gin
1/2 ounce (15ml) Lime Juice
2 ounce (60ml) Pineapple Juice
1 tsp Grenadine
1/2 ounce (15ml) Cherry Herring
1/4 ounce (8ml) Cointreau
1/4 ounce (8ml) Benedictine
1 dash Dale DeGroff Pimento Bitters
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Shake with ice & strain into chimney glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a marinated Cherry. Serve with long straws. Update sky go app.
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THE FITZGERALD
Original recipe by Dale DeGroff
1 1/2 ounces Hendricks Gin
1 ounce Simple Syrup
3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Dashes DD’s Pimento Bitters
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
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