Bermuda Bitters

Bermuda Bitters is a bottle of cocktail bitters, a concentrated, bittersweet flavoring made to be used in small amounts rather than poured as a drink. The details supplied for this product don't give an ABV, a botanical list, or an origin, so the notes below describe what bitters like this usually do. They are not a measured profile of this bottle. Expect a dominant bitterness, usually from gentian, cinchona or similar roots and barks, with spice or citrus-peel aromatics behind it. Bitters are typically not sweet, which is why a few drops can sharpen a drink without making it sugary. The main use is as a cocktail modifier, added by the dash. Two or three dashes are the usual starting point in an Old Fashioned, where they bridge the sugar and the whiskey. They also suit a Manhattan, a Sazerac-style rye drink, or a Negroni, where they deepen the bitter edge. In rum drinks such as a Dark 'n' Stormy or a Daiquiri, a dash adds spice and dryness, and a name like Bermuda points toward rum cocktails. That is a suggestion, not a stated pairing. For non-alcoholic serving, bitters are commonly added to chilled soda water over ice with a lime or orange wedge. Use a few dashes in a tall glass for a dry, aromatic highball. A traditional hangover-style mix with ginger beer works the same way. Bitters are not usually sipped neat, because the concentration is strong and the flavor is sharp. If you want to taste the bottle first, put a single drop in a spoonful of water. Start with less than you think you need. You can add a dash, but you can't take one out. Store the bottle upright, sealed, and away from heat and light, as with most bitters.