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Spiced · Sweet

Vanilla Bitters

Bitters|Bitters|40% ABV|Modern craft bar usage, Global

Vanilla bitters are used as a specialty aromatic seasoning component to soften acidity and add warm dessert style complexity to cocktails

Vanilla bitters bring soft vanilla aroma light spice and roundness making them ideal for dessert style cocktails spirit forward recipes and espresso based drinks

Flavor Profile

Sweetness

Medium

Bitterness

Low

Acidity

Low

Body

Light

Taste

VanillaSpiceAromatic

Aroma

VanillaCloveLight Caramel

Texture

Light

Known For

Classic Cocktails

Old FashionedEspresso MartiniVanilla Manhattan

Modern Cocktails

Modern Dessert CocktailsCoffee Highballs

Signature Serves

Seasoned Spirit Forward Serves

Pairings

Pairs Well With

WhiskeyRumCoffee

Recommended With

Espresso CocktailsOrange LiqueurCacao

Avoid Pairing With

Very Bitter Amaro

Substitutes

Substitute With

Aromatic BittersChocolate Bitters

Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

Non Alcoholic Bitters

similar aromatic structure with different flavor focus

Serving Tips

Use only a few dashes to maintain balance and avoid over sweetening perception

Storage Tips

Store upright in a cool dark place

Buying Tips

Choose high quality bitters with natural vanilla extract for best aroma

Mix it into something

Cocktails made with Vanilla Bitters

About Vanilla Bitters

What Does Vanilla Bitters Taste Like?

Soft warm vanilla forward with light spice and round aromatic depth

How It Is Made

Produced by infusing vanilla beans with supporting spices and botanicals in high proof alcohol then filtered for use as cocktail seasoning

How To Use Vanilla Bitters in Cocktails

Use in small dashes to enhance dessert style cocktails and spirit forward recipes

Best For

Old_fashioned variations espresso_cocktails and modern aromatic drinks

A Bit of History

Vanilla bitters developed as part of modern craft bitters expansion adding dessert style aromatic layering to classic cocktail structures

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