[1]Unlike cranberry bitters and even orange bitters, celery bitters have actually been around for a really long time. Popularised in the early 19th century for their alleged health benefits, celery bitters were actually sold as a health tonic. It’s not surprising then that celery bitters go really well with gin, and all things juniper in nature.
Gin very easily lends itself to more savoury drinks, and thus all the botanicals tend to play nicely. Celery’s potent vegetal aromatics mingle exceptionally well with citrus, a common ingredient in many rum drinks. If you’re in the mood to experiment, how about a dash of bitters in a traditional daiquiri? You’ll truly feel refreshed.
Tequila, and especially blanco tequilas, have a wonderful green, menthol flavour that matches very nicely with celery bitters. Pairing dry vermouth, blanco tequila and the celery bitters, among other things, creates a lovely herbal drink that highlights the bitters and leaves you wanting for more.
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