Various types of aromatic bitters were once popular ingredients in cocktails. During the second half of the twentieth century the use of bitters declined to the point that they all but vanished. With the revival of the cocktails in the new millennium, bitters are back. Below you will find a receipt that includes bitters in a modern martini.
Ingredients:
2 ounces of Vodka
1/4 ounce of Vanilla
1/2 ounce of orange Curacao Liqueur
Dash of Bitters
Preparation:
Assemble all the ingredients in a Boston shaker glass and stir with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with an orange peel.
