Regan's Orange Bitters No. 6, 5 Ounces
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Regan'sBrand: Regan's
Product features:
- 5-ounce bottle of orange bitters for making mixed drinks
- Delicate, yet complex orange flavor infused with spicy cinnamon and cloves
- Ideal for Manhattans, and a wide variety of other cocktails
- 45-percent alcohol by volume; developed by cocktail-expert Gary Regan
- Measures approximately 2 by 2 by 6-1/2 inches
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Regan's Orange Bitters No. 6, 5 Ounces
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Summary: 3 Stars
Orange bitters are an essential ingredient in the Sazerac cocktail -- "Official Cocktail of the City of New Orleans" -- which carries a history as complex as does the Crescent City.
The most famous orange bitters were compounded by Antoine Amédée Peychaud, a Haitian apothecary who moved to New Orleans in the early 1800s. He dispensed a proprietary mix of aromatic bitters from an old family recipe to relieve the ails of his clients, and became famous for a toddy he made for his friends: French brandy, bitters, a splash of water and a bit of sugar.
The drink was soon served in bars throughout the city. Sewell Taylor, proprietor of one such "coffeehouse," began importing and serving Sazerac-du-Forge et fils brandy, leading to the renaming of the "Sazerac Coffee House" with its 12 bartenders mixing "Sazeracs" for their patrons.
Around 1870, the primary ingredient of the Sazerac was changed from cognac to rye whiskey due to popular American tastes and the difficulty of obtaining cognac. Somewhere along the line a dash of absinthe was added to coat the glass, later changed to "Herbsaint" -- et voilà! -- the modern Sazerac cocktail.
Orange bitters may also be used in other drinks where bitters are called for, as a matter of taste. I took a liking to an alternative Sazerac recipe including both Angostura bitters and orange bitters. Because I could not be assured that Peychaud's bitters would be sufficiently 'orange' or just a close cousin to Angostura, I tried Regan's Orange Bitters. They are distinctive and offer another flavor to the alcoholic spice cabinet, but I cannot say whether they are better than Peychaud's -- the original New Orleans concoction.
Unless you are really a cocktail purist and have access to an extensively stocked bar, keeping all the "authentic" Sazerac ingredients -- Rye, Herbsaint, and one or two varieties of bitters -- is probably unreasonable. And when making exotic cocktails, of course we must value Reason above all else.
Description of Regan's Orange Bitters No. 6, 5 Ounces
Regan's Orange Bitters No. 6 adds a twist to all types of cocktails. You'll be amazed at the difference just a few drops of this elixir can make. Developed by cocktail maven Gary Regan, this orange mixer is subtle, complex and generously spiced with cinnamon and cloves. For more great brands and flavors, check out our complete selection of Cocktail Bitters! In stock and ready to ship. Features: Subtle, complex and spiced with cinnamon and cloves. Specs: Available in 5 oz or 10 oz bottles. 45% alcohol by volume.Kitchen and Housewares
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