Bob’s Autumn Bitters

Warm, complex and deeply aromatic, Bob's Autumn Bitters is a celebration of rich orchard fruits layered with spice, wood and the soft warmth of the season.

Bob's Autumn Bitters opens with the honeyed sweetness of fig, plum, rosehip and pear, warmed by the exotic richness of saffron and the soft, vanilla-hints of tonka. A subtle bitterness from walnut and oak grounds the blend, adding warmth to drinks and a quiet complexity to food.

Pairing particularly well with bourbon and dark rum, Bob’s Autumn Bitters is also a perfect partner to brandy and cognac where depth and resonance are added. Apple cider becomes altogether more interesting with a few dashes, while plum-based liqueurs take on a spiced, layered quality. For the whisky lover, a couple of drops in a Hot Honey Old Fashioned or a Whisky Sour gives either drink autumnal character.

For a non- alcoholic tipple, the addition of a dash or two in a sparkling apple soda adds interest whereas cola receives an autumnal spiced twist. Mocktail options benefit from warmth and depth with a few drops added to an Autumn Orchard or an alcohol-free Wassail Punch.

In the kitchen, Autumn Bitters prove equally versatile. A few drops stirred into a salad dressing lifts roasted autumnal vegetables whilst, on the sweeter side, drizzled over stewed cinnamon plums served alongside French toast transforms a simple dish into something deeply satisfying.