Celery Bitter Cocktails

Celery bitters are a type of bitters that are made from a combination of celery seeds, roots, and leaves, as well as other herbs and spices. They are typically used as a flavoring agent in cocktails and other mixed drinks, and they can add a unique and complex flavor profile to a variety of recipes. Celery bitters have a bitter, vegetal taste that is reminiscent of celery, but with additional herbal and spicy notes. They are often used to enhance the flavor of savory cocktails, such as those made with gin or vodka, but can also be used in sweet cocktails to add a complex flavor. Celery bitters can be found at specialty liquor stores or online retailers that specialize in cocktail ingredients.

Celery Bitter Cocktail Recipes

Celery Collins

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes celery bitters
• Club soda
• Celery stalk for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and celery bitters.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
3. Strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled with ice.
4. Top with club soda and stir gently.
5. Garnish with a celery stalk and serve.

Celery Sour

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 1/4 oz yellow Chartreuse
• 2 dashes celery bitters
• Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, Chartreuse, and celery bitters.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.

Spicy Celery Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• 1/2 oz jalapeno-infused simple syrup
• 2 dashes celery bitters
• Salt and celery salt rim
• Celery stalk for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim a rocks glass with a mixture of salt and celery salt.
2. In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, triple sec, jalapeno-infused simple syrup, and celery bitters.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a celery stalk and serve.

Celery Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes celery bitters
• Orange peel for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a rocks glass, combine bourbon or rye whiskey, simple syrup, and celery bitters.
2. Fill the glass with ice and stir until well combined.
3. Garnish with an orange peel and serve.

Celery Gimlet

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz celery juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes celery bitters
• Celery stalk for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine gin, lime juice, celery juice, simple syrup, and celery bitters.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with a celery stalk and serve.

Celery Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka or gin
• 1/2 oz dry vermouth
• 1/2 oz celery juice
• 2 dashes celery bitters
• Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a mixing glass, combine vodka or gin, dry vermouth, celery juice, and celery bitters.
2. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well combined.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.

Celery Bloody Mary

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 4 oz tomato juice
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz celery juice
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp hot sauce
• Pinch of celery salt
• 2 dashes celery bitters
• Celery stalk and cherry tomato for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim a tall glass with celery salt.
2. In a shaker, combine vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, celery juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, and celery bitters.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared tall glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a celery stalk and cherry tomato skewer and serve.

Celery Spritz

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Aperol
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz celery juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes celery bitters
• Prosecco
• Celery stalk for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine Aperol, lemon juice, celery juice, simple syrup, and celery bitters.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
3. Strain the mixture into a wine glass filled with ice.
4. Top with Prosecco and stir gently.
5. Garnish with a celery stalk and serve.

About Celery Bitter

Celery bitters are a type of cocktail bitters that add a unique flavor to cocktails. They are made by infusing a neutral spirit with celery seeds, along with other botanicals like coriander, citrus peel, and cardamom. The resulting bitters have a distinctive savory and herbal flavor, with notes of celery and other spices.

The exact proof of celery bitters can vary depending on the brand, but they typically have an alcohol content of around 40-45%. They are used in small amounts in cocktails to add depth and complexity to the drink, as well as to balance out other flavors.

Celery bitters can be used in a wide variety of cocktails, including classic drinks like the Bloody Mary and the Martini, as well as more modern creations. They can also be used in non-alcoholic beverages like sparkling water or tonic, to add a unique and flavorful twist.

Celery bitters are produced by a number of different manufacturers, with some of the most popular brands including Scrappy’s, The Bitter Truth, and Fee Brothers. Variations in production and ingredients can result in different flavors and intensities of celery bitters, so it’s worth experimenting with different brands to find one that works best for your preferred cocktails.

Celery bitters can be mixed with a wide range of spirits and ingredients to create unique and flavorful cocktails. They pair particularly well with savory flavors and ingredients, such as tomato juice, cucumber, and herbal liqueurs like Chartreuse.

Some common spirits that are mixed with celery bitters in cocktails include gin, vodka, tequila, and whiskey. They can also be used to enhance the flavor of vermouth in drinks like the Martini or the Manhattan.

In addition to cocktails, celery bitters can be added to non-alcoholic drinks like sparkling water or soda to create a refreshing and flavorful beverage. They can also be used in cooking and baking, to add a unique and savory flavor to dishes like soups, stews, and sauces.