Creole bitters

Peychaud's bitters, Cajun bitters

Devised by Creole apothecary Antoine Amédée Peychaud in the mid-19th century, these neon-red, anise-forward bitters owe their popularity to the Sazerac cocktail. They’re a necessary element in plenty of other classic cocktails as well.

Peychaud’s Bitters are the go-to brand, but Scrappy’s Cajun Bitters and Bitter Truth Creole Bitters are also excellent choices.

Aromatic bitters
Tiki bitters

Cocktails that use Creole bitters

A Snowball’s Chance
Scotch, Pineapple syrup, Aromatic bitters...
A Spritz in the Dark
Rye whiskey, Maraschino, Crème de cacao...
A Wish for Grace
Aged rum, Madeira, Orange curaçao...
Abbey
Gin, White wine apéritif, Orange...
Alfonso
Sugar cube, Aromatic bitters, Red wine apéritif...
Architects and Kings
Rye whiskey, Amaro, Apple brandy...
Betsy Ross
Brandy, Port, Orange curaçao...
Bliss Point cocktail with pineapple rum, limoncello, grapefruit juice, lime juice, ginger syrup, egg white, and creole bitters
Bliss Point
Pineapple rum, Limoncello, Grapefruit...
Champagne Cocktail
Sugar cube, Aromatic bitters, Brandy...
Champagne Julep
Cognac, Sparkling white wine, Simple syrup...
Cinnsation
Mezcal, Cider, Lemon...
Cloud Forest
Aged rhum agricole, Dark rum, Ginger liqueur...
Cocchi Cobbler
Rosé wine apéritif, Vodka, Passion fruit puree...
Cricket Ball
Sugar cube, Creole bitters, Rhubarb bitters...
Crusta
Cognac, Triple sec, Maraschino...
Cypriot Brandy Sour
Brandy, Aromatic bitters, Lemon soda...
Dear Prudence
Vodka, Lemon, Grapefruit...
Dick and Jane
Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Hibiscus syrup...
Don’s Own Planter’s
Dark rum, Light rum, Lemon...
Door 74
Apple brandy, Dry vermouth, Lemon...
Early Fall Lowball
Chai, Bourbon, Orange curaçao...
Enemy Lines
Aquavit, Aged tequila, Creole bitters...
Fallback
Rye whiskey, Apple brandy, Sweet vermouth...
Filibuster
Rye whiskey, Lemon, Maple syrup...