Key Flavour: orange followed by juniper.
Crafted by: Bittered Sling Extracts From Vancouver BC.
About the producers: Bittered Sling extracts is the result of the lovely collaboration of Sommelier Lauren Mote and Jonathan Chovancek. Ms. Mote began making small batch bitters in 2008, and "partnered in life and business" (so cute) with fellow culinary heavyweight Jonathan Chovancek. 2010 saw the launch of Kale & Nori Catering Company, the predecessor of Bitter Sling Extracts. Their company is a 360 interactive experience; visit their website to see their product line, new reviews, tons of recipes, and a suprisingly detailed history. I know more about these two than I do my own neighbours.
How I like to use it: The orange and juniper bitters won't overpower your palate. It's not the dark earthy tones that one expects from aromatic bitters. A couple of drops of these bitters is perfect to add some citrus to a summer drink. Clementine orange is the first note that will pop up, followed by a smooth juniper flavour that rolls on the tongue. For those of you not familiar with Junipers, its a small sweet berry. There's a subtle taste of a dry bark-like bittering agent, perhaps quassia chips, that act as a background supporter to the orange and juniper blend. I'll reach for this bottle when I'm in a easy going, back-from-the-garden, kinda mood.
Try it in this classic cocktail: I always love a good negroni, and adding orange and juniper bitters to compliment the campari and gin is an obvious fit. As an added bonus, it will cut down the sharpness of the campari for those with sweeter tastebuds.
Where I got it: BYOB bar supplies on Queen street, Toronto. It was 26.95 for a 118 ml bottle.
Suggested recipes: Orange & Stormy
2.00 oz (60mL) Flor de Cana 7 YO Rum
2 dashes Bittered Sling Orange & Juniper Bitters
Top with Fentiman’s Gingerbeer
Build ingredients in a collins glass filled with ice. Add the gingerbeer, stir gently (swizzle) and garnish with lime wedge.
Source: http://www.bitteredsling.com/
