Bob’s Coriander Bitters

Combining herbal tones with an earthy spice and vibrant zesty hit, coriander bitters can provide an unmistakeable lift to your drink and dishes.

Bob uses toasted coriander seeds and fresh coriander leaves to create a unique flavour profile.

Coriander or, to use its scientific name, Coriandrum sativum is an aromatic herb in the Apiaceae family of plants. The seeds and leaves come from the same plant, however, bear little resemblance in flavour or aroma. Famed for its health benefits and used extensively in many cuisines, this simple product is extremely versatile.

The gentle warmth and light green, herbaceous undertones of the coriander leaf are rounded by the subtle earthiness and slightly toasted, bittersweet finish of the coriander seeds.

As one of the key botanicals found in London Dry Gin, coriander helps to lighten the heavier, pine-forward character of juniper. The floral notes create a natural binder for the citrus and earthy botanicals which amplifies the flavour profile of a Paloma or Margarita and adds herbal character to a Tom Collins.

Adding a dash to a simple tomato juice or Virgin Bloody Mary adds depth of flavour and imparts citrus-freshness to cucumber or pineapple-based mocktails.

It pairs particularly well with Indian, Thai and Mexican cuisines, highlighting a freshness and providing a zesty, earthy finish.