Peychaud’s bitters
Invented by Antoine Peychaud in the 1830s, this bitter was originally developed as a health tonic. Peychaud was a New Orleans apothecary of Creole origin who based the drink on an old recipe that his father brought from Haiti. He mixed the drink into hot toddies and offered it to his customers and friends.
It is believed that the Sazerac cocktail was modeled on Peychaud’s combination. Although the exact recipe is not known, the base of Peychaud’s bitters is made with gentian, while the dominant flavors are fruity, herbaceous, and spicy.
It is often quoted as one of the lighter bitters on the market. Peychaud’s bitters is best known as a cocktail ingredient—and it is one of the essential elements in the famed Sazerac.
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Sazerac
Originating from New Orleans, the timeless cocktail known as Sazerac is made with a combination of cognac or rye whiskey, bitters, absinthe, and sugar. Rye ... Read more
Fourth Regiment
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Ojen Cocktail
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Vieux Carré
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