Bob’s Cardamon Bitters

Cardamon bitters have an aromatic and slightly spicy profile, reminiscent of white pepper, that brings both citrus brightness and warm depth to cocktails and culinary creations alike.

The original cardamon bitters since 2005 The original cardamon bitters since 2005

Cardamom is one of the top botanicals found in gin and its complex flavour is an enhancing and welcoming ingredient.

Green cardamom are the small, green, aromatic seed pods from the plant Elettaria cardamomum, a member of the ginger family. Among the most expensive spices in the world —sometimes called the “Queen of Spices” – it is known for its floral, herbal and sweet notes creating a refreshing and uplifting flavour.

Fragrant and versatile, Bob’s Cardamon Bitters uses green cardamom pods, creating a complex flavour profile that can brighten lighter spirits such as gin or vodka, complement the natural sweetness in rum or liqueur-based drinks and add dimension to whisky and bourbon cocktails.

Add a few drops to an Old Fashioned or a Daiquiri using aged-rum for spicy-citrus complexity or simply amplify the botanical notes of a G&T.

For low or non-alcoholic cocktails, add Bob’s Cardamon Bitters to citrus juices, sodas or tonic waters. Alternatively, a dash can bring a spicy essence to lemon tea or luxuriate a hot chocolate by adding a few drops to the whipped cream topping.

Bob’s Cardamon Bitters lends itself to countless culinary creations, both sweet and savoury.

Cardamon bitters have an aromatic and slightly spicy profile, reminiscent of white pepper, that brings both citrus brightness and warm depth to cocktails and culinary creations alike.

Cardamom is one of the top botanicals found in gin and its complex flavour is an enhancing and welcoming ingredient.

Green cardamom are the small, green, aromatic seed pods from the plant Elettaria cardamomum, a member of the ginger family. Among the most expensive spices in the world —sometimes called the “Queen of Spices” – it is known for its floral, herbal and sweet notes creating a refreshing and uplifting flavour.

Fragrant and versatile, Bob’s Cardamon Bitters uses green cardamom pods, creating a complex flavour profile that can brighten lighter spirits such as gin or vodka, complement the natural sweetness in rum or liqueur-based drinks and add dimension to whisky and bourbon cocktails.

Add a few drops to an Old Fashioned or a Daiquiri using aged-rum for spicy-citrus complexity or simply amplify the botanical notes of a G&T.

For low or non-alcoholic cocktails, add Bob’s Cardamon Bitters to citrus juices, sodas or tonic waters. Alternatively, a dash can bring a spicy essence to lemon tea or luxuriate a hot chocolate by adding a few drops to the whipped cream topping.

Bob’s Cardamon Bitters lends itself to countless culinary creations, both sweet and savoury.

Flavour Profile

  • Appearance: Light amber liquid
  • Aroma: The sweet and spicy scent complements a minty, clean, vibrant citrus quality
  • Taste: Slightly sweet with floral woodiness, a gentle peppery spice and bergamot-like high notes
  • Finish: Smoky and earthy tones contrast with hints of pine and lemon eucalyptus leaving a tannic mouthfeel

From a culinary perspective…

Enrich a Smoky Salsa or an Orange & Balsamic Dressing; stir into natural yoghurt to brighten a curry; use it to bring cosy depth and richness to flatbreads. On the sweeter side, it can elevate an Affogato, enrich a mango–cardamom trifle pot or highlight a spicy-citrus twist to a strawberry compote.

Cardamon Old Fashioned


Ingredients

  • 60ml rye whiskey
  • 2ml maple syrup
  • Bob’s Cardamon Bitters
  • Orange twist, for garnish

Method

Pour the first three ingredients into a cocktail shaker, add ice and stir until thoroughly chilled. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass, over ice then garnish with an orange twist.

Artwork by Natalie Mascall


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Reviews for Bob’s Cardamon Bitters


Reminiscent of Indian spice-driven cuisine, these are very well done and perfect for use in gin and rum based cocktails. The cardamom flavor is slightly sweet, making them easy to blend into a drink without overwhelming the balance.

Good Spirits News

The robust aroma of cardamon combines well with underlying hints of lemon and eucalyptus and a trace of sweetness offset by a sharp bitterness.

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Ingredients & Nutritional Information

  • water · 
  • alcohol · 
  • sugar · 
  • natural flavours
Energy
59kcal
Energy
250kj
Fats
0g
Of which saturated fat
0g
Carbohydrate
14.3g
Of which sugars
10.6g
Fibre
0g
Protein
0g
Salt
0.01g

May contain traces of gluten and/or nuts

Natural sediment may occur - shake well before use.

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