CHEERS, QUEENS.
For a little libation inspiration, check out some cocktails you can create with our leading ladies. Try these, and then get adventurous. But don't stop with just cocktails because our ladies love culinary exploration, a nice bitters & soda, a good cup of joe, and enjoy non-alcoholic bevvies, too.
Post a glamour shot and tag us (@thebitterqueens) so we can see and share what magic you've concocted.
*Non-alcoholic recipes marked with an asterisk in their title*
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MARIE LAVEAU | TOBACCO BITTERS
HELLโS KITCHEN
2 oz Bourbon or Rye
.5 oz Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
.5 oz Averna Amaro
4 dashes BQ Tobacco Bitters
Instructions: Stir over ice. Strain into chilled V-shaped glass. Add orange twist garnish.
Garnish: Orange twist
NO REDEMPTION
1.25 oz Old Overholt Rye whiskey
.75 oz Jagermeister Cold Brew
.5 Oz Lucano Amaro
.5 oz Cocchi Torino vermouth
2 dashes BQ Tobacco bitters
Instructions: Stir all ingredients over ice. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish with an orange twist.
Garnish: Orange twist
Cocktail Credit: Bruce Shultz, Amor y Amargo
BLACK MAGIC
1 oz Blanco Tequila
1 oz Mezcal
.5 oz Honey Syrup
4 Blackberries
3 dashes BQ Tobacco Bitters
Instructions: Muddle blackberries. Add ice and other ingredients in a mixing glass. Shake. Double strain into an old fashioned glass. Add garnish.
Garnish: Spanked sage leaf
BARTON BOURBON SMASH
2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Luxardo Marschino Liqueur
.75 oz tart cherry concenrate
.5 oz lemon juice
3 dashes BQ Marie Laveau Tobacco Bitters
Instructions: Stir all ingredients over ice. Pour into a rocks glass over a large cube. Garnish with whipped cream and cherries.
Garnish: Whipped cream & cherries
Cocktail Credit: Bar Marv
BANGKOK BETTY | THAI SPICE BITTERS
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
1.5 oz Gin
1 oz Dolin Blanc Vermouth
2 oz Teavana Aรงai Matetini Tea (brewed strong)
3 dashes BQ Thai Spice Bitters
Instructions: Stir over ice. Strain into rocks glass with large ice cube.
Garnish: A lemon verbena leaf
ONE NIGHT WITH BETTY*
3 oz BARE Zero Proof Tequila
1 oz agave nectar
.75 oz fresh lime juice
.5 oz mango puree
3 dashes BQ Thai Spice Bitters
Instructions: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. Garnish with lime wheel.
Garnish: Lime wheel
Cocktail Credit: Andy Borbely, BARE Zero Proof
SOL Y SUN
1.5 oz Sandeman Fino Sherry
.5 oz Ruby Red Grapefruit juice
.25 oz Yellow Chartreuse
2 dashes BQ Thai Spice bitters
Instructions: Shake all with ice. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Top with Tonic & garnish with grapefruit twist.
Garnish: Grapefruit twist
Cocktail Credit: Anna Alessandra Mangiardi
SHANGHAI SHIRLEY | CHINESE 5-SPICE BITTERS
MEZCAL ALOE MODE
2 oz Mezcal
.75 oz Chareau Aloe Liqueur
1 spoon agave syrup
6 drops apple cider vinegar
3 dashes BQ 5-Spice bitters
Instructions: Stir and pour over a big ice cube. Garnish with lime wheel and salt.
Garnish: Lime wheel & salt
Cocktail Credit: Alicia Walton, The Sea Star
Trinidad Sour Riff
1 oz BQ 5-Spice bitters
.5 oz Angostura bitters
1 oz Smith & Cross Navy Strength Rum
1 oz lime juice
1 oz orgeat
Instructions: Stir and pour over a big ice cube. Garnish with lime wheel and salt.
Garnish: Lime wheel & salt
Cocktail Credit: David Sizemore
SASSY SALLY | sarsaparilla BITTERS
DIAMONDS & RUST
1.5 oz Wild Turkey 101 Rye
2 oz peach nectar
.5 oz fresh lemon juice
4 dashes Sarsaparilla bitters
5 mint leaves
Instructions: Shake ingredients over ice. Pour into a collins glass. Add ice to fill and top with ginger beer and a mint sprig.
Garnish: A mint sprig
Cocktail Credit: Greg Robles, Bitters Queens
SHOWDOWN
2 oz Rye
.75 oz Gran Classico Bitter
.25 oz Benedictine
3-4 dashes BQ Sarsaparilla Bitters
Instructions: Stir over ice. Strain into rocks glass (large ice cube optional).
Garnish: Lemon twist.
SASSY FRENCH FASHION
2 oz Calvados
.5 oz Benedictine
3 dashes BQ Sarsaparilla Bitters
Instructions: Stir. Sip. Stay classy. No really, it's just that simple.
NORCAL NANCY | EUCALYPTUS BITTERS
WHIMSICAL WALKER
2 Oz Rum
.75 Oz coconut cream
.5 Oz lime juice
.5 Oz lemon juice
.25 oz simple syrup
1 egg white
3 dashes BQ Eucalyptus bitters
Instructions: Shake ingredients over ice. Strain into glass with ice.
Cocktail Credit: Amber Pollock, Backwards Distilling
NORCAL NEGRONI
1.5 oz Gin
.75 oz Gran Classico Bitter
.75 oz Sweet Vermouth
3 dashes BQ Eucalyptus Bitters
Instructions: Stir ingredients over ice. Strain into cocktail glass and add garnish.
Garnish: Thick lemon zest
TRAKAL ME DADDY
1.25 oz TraKal
.75 oz Cocchi Americano
.75 oz Saler's
2 dashes BQ Eucalyptus Bitters
Instructions: Stir ingredients over ice and strain into chilled glass.
Cocktail Credit: James O'Donnell
JOKER JUDY | CHOCOLATE WALNUT BITTERS
MILK & COOKIES
1.5 oz Milk Oolong Vodka*
.75 oz Mr Black Cold Brew Liqueur
.25 oz Borghetti Espresso Liqueur
1 oz Espresso
.25 oz 2:1 Demerara Syrup
4 dashes BQ Chocolate Walnut Bitters
Instructions: Shake all ingredients over ice. Strain into coupe.
*Steep 1 tbsp milk oolong tea with 1L vodka for at least 2 days then strain to use.
Cocktail Credit: Evan Wolf, Sidecar Nola
MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
1.5 oz Teremana Reposado Tequila
.75 oz Mr. Black Cold Brew Liqueur
.25 oz Giffard Vanille
.25 oz rich Demerara syrup
1 ozfFresh espresso
4 dashes BQ Chocolate Walnut Bitters
Instructions: Shake ingredients over ice. Strain into chilled martini glass.
Cocktail Credit: Evan Wolf, Sidecar Nola
OPULENT ODESSA | ORANGE chamomile BITTERS
THE COUNTESS SINGS
2 oz London dry gin
1 oz vodka
.5 oz Lillet Blanc
3 dashes BQ Orange Bitters
Instructions: Stir all ingredients over ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon peel.
Cocktail Credit: Katya Smirnoff Skyy, The World Stage
CANNONBALL CATE | caribbean SPICE BITTERS
WALK THE PLANK
1 oz Haitian Rum
1 oz Avua Amburana Cachaca
1 tbsp Rich Demerara Syrup
1 dash Absinthe
4 dashes BQ Caribbean bitters
Instructions: Stir and strain over ice and garnish with orange twist.
Garnish: Orange twist
Cocktail Credit: Jason Sorbet, Barrel Proof
VOULEZ KREWE
2 oz Swedish Punsch
.5 oz Cointreau
.5 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
.5 oz Passion Fruit Liqueur
1 oz lemon juice
4 dashes BQ Caribbean bitters
Instructions: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and use a bar spoon to stir with ice. Pour into a wine goblet or glass over crushed ice.
Cocktail Credit: Bar Marv
AUNTIE KRAMPUS | NAUGHTY FIGGY BITTERS
SANTAโS NIGHTMARE
2 oz brandy
1 oz simple syrup
.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
1.5 oz cream (or almond milk)
2 dashes BQ Naughty Figgy Bitters
Instructions: Combine with ice and shake. Strain into rocks glass with ice then garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg
Cocktail credit: Greg Robles, The Bitter Queens
KRAMPUS TAKES MANHATTAN
1 oz bourbon
.5 oz sweet vermouth
2 dashes BQ Naughty Figgy Bitters
Instructions: stir (or shake, your choice) with ice. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with freshly sliced blood orange, round.
Garnish: Sliced blood orange, round