I recently got my paws on a bottle of Master of Malt's new whisky bitters. I immediately went off in search of simple recipes and came across the classic Manhattan and Old Fashion. Easy to make, and I already had the basic ingredients! I decided to make my Old Fashion without the addition of any soda water, or tonic, but just a few teaspoons of simple syrup, a healthy dose of bitters, ice (3 cubes), and a good shot of whiskey. I think it was
The Irishman. I also left out those pesky garnishes as I am not fond of maraschino cherries and I was out of oranges after mulling cider.
One word. YUM.
Several words. Sweet, spicy-cinnamon and nutmeg, slightly fruity.
The flavors are wintery and not remotely "bitter". A few drops will even give a bit of a kick to any regular whisky, if you're so inclined. However, if you think it's sacrilegious, stick to adding the bitters to cocktails. You won't be sorry.
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