Fee Brothers Cherry Bitters 150ml

Product Description

Fee Brothers Cherry Bitters: Tart, Juicy Cherry for Manhattans and Old Fashioneds

Fee Brothers Cherry Bitters are the cocktail bar’s go-to cherry bitters. They’re a concentrated, fruit-forward flavoring that adds a bright, tart cherry note to whiskey drinks without making them sweet. The brand describes them as a member of the fruit bitters family: use a few dashes to bring a strong cherry flavor to your drinks. They’re a classic, simple choice for Manhattans and Old Fashioneds.

Fee Brothers is a family-run Rochester, New York company that has made bitters since the 1860s, and it’s one of the longest-running bitters makers in the country. Its cherry bitters have long been the standard on bar shelves. A 5-ounce (150ml) bottle comes with a dasher top for easy dashing.

How to Use Them

The brand’s guidance is 1 to 3 dashes, about 0.3 ml each, in your drink of choice. A single 150ml bottle holds roughly 500 dashes, so it lasts a long time. It’s built for cocktails, and the brand also suggests using it in frostings, baked goods, soups, and sauces.

What’s in the Bottle

According to the label, ingredients include water, glycerin, natural and artificial flavors, and citric acid. One version lists nutmeg extract. It’s gluten-free, vegan, and kosher, per retailers. The bitters contain a small amount of alcohol from the natural flavors, so check the label if you avoid alcohol.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Slightly floral, with candy-like cherry.

Flavor: Ripe, juicy, tart cherry, with almond, a hint of vanilla, and a balance of sour and sweet.

Finish: Only slightly bitter, with a clean, tart cherry finish.

Food Pairings

Bitters aren’t food on their own, but cherry bitters work well in drinks served with chocolate, grilled meats, duck, or aged cheeses. A dash can also finish a cherry pie filling, a glaze, or a frosting.

Serving Suggestions

• Manhattan: Add 2 dashes to rye or bourbon and sweet vermouth.
• Old Fashioned: Replace or combine with Angostura for a cherry-forward version.
• Whiskey Sour: A dash on top for cherry aroma.
• Mocktail: A few dashes in soda water and lime.
• Baking and sauces: A dash or two in frosting, glazes, or barbecue sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many dashes should I use? One to three dashes, about 0.3 ml each, per drink.

How many drinks does a bottle make? About 500 dashes, so potentially hundreds of cocktails.

Is it alcoholic? It contains a small amount of alcohol from natural flavors. Check the label for the exact figure.

Is it gluten-free and vegan? Per retailers, yes, and kosher.

What cocktails use cherry bitters? Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, and many classic and modern whiskey drinks.

How is it different from Angostura? It’s fruitier and less spiced, closer to cherry extract than a classic aromatic bitters.

Is it a good gift? Yes. It’s an inexpensive add-on for a home bartender.

Explore More

Building a bar kit? Pair it with the Fee Brothers Old Fashion Aromatic Bitters or the Stirrings Old Fashioned Mix. Shop the full Fee Brothers collection for Black Walnut, Mint, Lemon, and more.

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