Scrappy's Orange Bitters (300 ml)

Scrappy's Bitters began in a San Francisco kitchen in 2008, born from founder Melissa Ames's frustration with mass-produced bitters lacking depth. This Orange Bitters expression anchors that philosophy: a 300 ml bottle of concentrated bittering agent built on a neutral spirit base infused with bitter orange peel, cardamom, coriander, and spice.

The production method relies on maceration of botanicals in high-proof alcohol, followed by careful blending to achieve balance between citric brightness and pronounced bitterness. Unlike sweetened liqueurs, bitters are dosed by the dash—typically 2–4 dashes per cocktail—making a single bottle a working tool for dozens of drinks.

The pronounced bitterness and minimal residual sugar distinguish this from cordials; it functions as a flavor modifier, not a sipper. Scrappy's Orange Bitters became a staple in craft bars during the cocktail renaissance, prized for its ability to add complexity to Sazeracs, Manhattans, and Old Fashioneds without dilution.