PEYCHAUD BITTERS, United States, (5 oz)

I was surprised at how much depth just a few dashes added to my old fashioned. The anise and clove notes really came through without being overpowering.

That first Sazerac I made with these tasted properly balanced for once—the herbal notes came through without overpowering the rye. The 5 oz bottle is small, but a little goes a long way in a cocktail. Exactly what my home bar was missing.

I'd been hunting for the correct bitters for my homemade Sazeracs, and this 5-ounce bottle delivers that distinct anise and clove finish perfectly. It really brings the cocktail together with a smooth, aromatic depth that other bitters can't match.