Lemon Bitters

Cocktail bitters with a dominant bright, zesty lemon-peel aromatic on a neutral grain spirit base, complemented by light supporting botanicals (cardamom, lemongrass, coriander, or chamomile depending on producer). Distinct from orange bitters (less sweet, sharper top-note) and from compound lemon-herb bitters (lemon-thyme, lemon-cinnamon) which add secondary dominants. Used in gin sours, Tom Collins variants, French 75 riffs, vodka highballs and citrus-forward stirred drinks where a clean lemon-...