I have been astounded by the variety of bitters that are available today on the commercial market. Orange bitters are an incredible cocktail component, with a strong orange flavor and less of the bitterness you expect from something like the classic Angostura bitters.
What makes this drink a bit unique is the combination of Cointreau, orange bitters, fresh orange juice, and orange peel garnish. Enjoy this well-earned cocktail after a long day of work.
The recipe below makes a single cocktail.
Cointreau & Orange Bitters Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Cointreau
- ½ oz freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
- 1 oz of freshly-squeezed orange juice
- 1 oz of club soda
- 1 orange peel, ( as garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice and add the Cointreau, orange bitters, and orange juice.
- Shake well until blended and chilled.
- Pour the mixture into a chilled rocks glass.
- Pour in the 1 oz of club soda.
- Garnish with a strip of orange peel.
- Enjoy your well-earned cocktail!