Fee Brothers – Toasted Almond Bitters

Description

Fee Brothers Toasted Almond Bitters is a unique and aromatic cocktail ingredient crafted in Rochester, New York by the long-established Fee Brothers company. These bitters are made by infusing botanicals and toasted almonds in alcohol, creating a warm, nutty flavour profile with deep notes of marzipan, roasted nuts, and subtle spice. The toasting process enhances the almond character, lending a comforting, almost dessert-like quality that pairs beautifully with dark spirits like bourbon and rum, as well as in tiki-style drinks, espresso martinis, or even non-alcoholic cocktails for added complexity.

Bitters have a long and storied history dating back to ancient times, originally developed for medicinal purposes. By the 18th and 19th centuries, bitters became a staple in cocktail culture, especially in the United States and Europe, used to balance sweetness, enhance flavour, and add depth to drinks. The definition of a cocktail itself once included bitters as a key component.

Fee Brothers was founded in 1864 and remains a family-owned business, now in its fourth generation. The company survived Prohibition by pivoting to non-alcoholic flavouring extracts and continues to specialise in producing high-quality cocktail bitters, syrups, and cordial mixers. The Toasted Almond Bitters is a testament to their creative approach, offering bartenders and enthusiasts a versatile tool for elevating drinks with rich, nutty undertones.

Ideal for both professional mixologists and home bartenders, a few drops of Fee Brothers Toasted Almond Bitters can transform a simple cocktail into something memorable. Try it in a twist on an Old Fashioned, a splash in coffee-based cocktails, or even drizzled over desserts like vanilla ice cream for a flavourful flourish.