Creole-Style Bitters (Peychaud's)
Bitters & Amari
Inspired by Peychaud's Bitters — the essential ingredient in a Sazerac.
Ingredients
- High-Proof Vodka500 ml
- Gentian Root10 grams
- Star Anise4 each
- Cinnamon Stick1 each
- Dried Cherry Bark5 grams
- Dried Lemon Peel5 grams
- Whole Cloves3 each
- Mint Leaves3 grams
Method
- 1.Toast star anise, cinnamon, and cloves in a dry pan briefly.
- 2.Combine all ingredients in a jar with vodka.
- 3.Steep for 2 weeks, shaking every few days.
- 4.Fine strain through cheesecloth, then coffee filter.
- 5.Bottle in dasher bottles.
Notes
- Shelf stable indefinitely.
- Characterized by anise/licorice notes and lighter body than aromatic bitters.
- Essential for Sazeracs and Vieux Carrés.
- Cherry bark is available from herbal supply shops.
Batch scaling
Common batch sizes for the Creole-Style Bitters (Peychaud's). Want a different number? Open the calculator.
| Ingredient | ×1 | ×2 | ×4 | ×8 | ×16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Proof Vodka | 500 ml | 1000 ml | 2000 ml | 4000 ml | 8000 ml |
| Gentian Root | 10 grams | 20 grams | 40 grams | 80 grams | 160 grams |
| Star Anise | 4 each | 8 each | 16 each | 32 each | 64 each |
| Cinnamon Stick | 1 each | 2 each | 4 each | 8 each | 16 each |
| Dried Cherry Bark | 5 grams | 10 grams | 20 grams | 40 grams | 80 grams |
| Dried Lemon Peel | 5 grams | 10 grams | 20 grams | 40 grams | 80 grams |
| Whole Cloves | 3 each | 6 each | 12 each | 24 each | 48 each |
| Mint Leaves | 3 grams | 6 grams | 12 grams | 24 grams | 48 grams |
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