Cognac Black Walnut Bitters
A rich, herbal cocktail where the earthy notes of black walnut bitters complement the warmth of aged cognac. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Cognac, Black walnut bitters, and Simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cognac
- 2 dashes Black walnut bitters
- 0.25 oz Simple syrup
- 1 twist Orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 ounces cognac, 2 dashes black walnut bitters, and 0.25 ounces simple syrup to a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds until the glass is cold and the ingredients are fully integrated.
- Step 3: Express the oil from a twist of orange peel over the drink and drop it in for garnish.
