Northern Orange Bitters

Handcrafted between mountains and sea from locally foraged plants representing Gaspesie's wild flavors when the landscape is ablaze in vibrant yellows, burnt oranges and fiery reds. Rooted in ancient herbalism and alchemy, each botanical is slowly macerated separately under the waxing and waning moon. Once optimal flavor is achieved, we then steam-distill using our copper alembic to capture the last aromatic oils to coalesce into our Northern Orange bitters. Crafted without oranges and featuring prickly ash pepper, Quebec’s northernmost member of the orange family, delicately blended with sumac, rosehips and wild caraway, our zesty orange bitters linger like the last autumn leaf.

Northern Orange Bitters Cocktail: Autumn Symphony

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon whiskey
• 1/2 oz maple syrup
• 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 dashes of Cueilli's Northern Orange bitters
• Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add bourbon whiskey, maple syrup, lemon juice, and Cueilli's Northern Orange bitters to the shaker.
3. Stir gently for about 20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
4. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Garnish with a twist of orange peel to release the citrus oils and add an aromatic touch.
6. Enjoy the zesty symphony of flavors that pay tribute to the fleeting beauty of autumn.

Note: Feel free to adjust the quantities of maple syrup and lemon juice to suit your taste preferences. You can also experiment with different spirits like rye whiskey or aged rum for variations on the cocktail.

Remember to savor this cocktail in a setting that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the untamed essence of Gaspésie, embracing the flavors inspired by the captivating region and the season's vibrant colors.