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House-Made Chocolate Bitters | Sugar House Detroit

House-Made Chocolate Bitters

$19.95
5 oz bottle — ships nationally
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Deep cocoa and roasted cacao with a dry, bitter backbone. No sweetness — this is baker's chocolate territory, concentrated into a few potent dashes. Made from cacao nibs, gentian root, and a blend of warm spices, then infused in high-proof spirit for three weeks. Chocolate bitters add depth and richness to cocktails without turning them into dessert. Two dashes pull out barrel char in bourbon, amplify espresso in coffee cocktails, and add a savory layer to cream-based drinks.

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About This Product

Deep cocoa and roasted cacao with a dry, bitter backbone. No sweetness — this is baker's chocolate territory, concentrated into a few potent dashes. Made from cacao nibs, gentian root, and a blend of warm spices, then infused in high-proof spirit for three weeks. Chocolate bitters add depth and richness to cocktails without turning them into dessert. Two dashes pull out barrel char in bourbon, amplify espresso in coffee cocktails, and add a savory layer to cream-based drinks.

Ingredients
  • Cacao nibs
  • Gentian root
  • Cinnamon
  • Vanilla bean
  • Grain alcohol
  • Water

All botanicals sourced whole. No extracts, no artificial flavors.

How to Use
  • 2–3 dashes per cocktail
  • Works in stirred, shaken, and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight
  • No refrigeration needed
  • An opened bottle stays potent for years

What to Make with House-Made Chocolate Bitters

Espresso Martini

Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, chocolate bitters

Amplifies the coffee without competing. The cocoa undertone makes the espresso taste richer than it should.

Brandy Alexander

Brandy, cream, crème de cacao, chocolate bitters

Makes the cream richer. Chocolate bitters add a savory backbone that keeps the dessert cocktail from going saccharine.

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mezcal, ancho chile liqueur, chocolate bitters

The bitters tie the smokiness to the chocolate in a way that stirring alone won't accomplish.

Bourbon Old Fashioned

Bourbon, demerara sugar, chocolate bitters

Swap your usual Angostura for chocolate bitters. The cocoa pulls out barrel char and vanilla notes hiding in the bourbon.

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Deep cocoa and roasted cacao with a dry, slightly bitter finish. No sweetness — this is baker's chocolate territory, not candy bar. The bitterness is what makes it work in cocktails.

Not in an obvious way. It adds depth and richness. You'll sense the cocoa underneath, but it doesn't turn your drink into a chocolate milkshake. Two dashes add a layer, not a flavor.

Espresso Martini is the most popular pairing. Bourbon Old Fashioneds, Brandy Alexanders, and any cocktail with coffee, cream, or dark spirits. Also try it in a Manhattan for a richer take.

At 2–3 dashes per cocktail, a 5 oz bottle makes roughly 80–100 cocktails. For most home bartenders, that is 4–6 months of regular use.

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