Fee Brother's Celery Bitters

Name: Fee Brother's Celery Bitters
Brand: Fee Brothers
Price: 10.99 USD
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What is Fee Brother's Celery Bitters?

Fee Brothers Celery Bitters adds a savory, herbaceous twist to cocktails, bringing out the vegetal notes in gin and tequila drinks. Interestingly, these bitters were originally created in the 1950s as a flavoring for the then-popular Bullshot cocktail, a bizarre concoction made with vodka and beef bouillon that was said to cure hangovers.

Why do we love Fee Brother's Celery Bitters?

Cocktail enthusiasts should embrace Fee Brothers Celery Bitters for its ability to add a savory, vegetal twist to classic drinks like the Bloody Mary or Martini. Unlike most bitters that rely on aromatic spices or fruit, Fee Brothers Celery Bitters captures the essence of fresh celery, offering a unique way to bring depth and complexity to both spirit-forward and lighter, refreshing cocktails.

How do you drink Fee Brother's Celery Bitters?

Fee Brothers Celery Bitters shine in savory cocktails, particularly those featuring gin or vodka, where they add a crisp, vegetal note that complements the spirits beautifully. These bitters are ideal for warm-weather sipping, pairing wonderfully with light, fresh dishes like salads or seafood, and can even be added to sparkling water for a refreshing non-alcoholic option.

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Fee Brother's Celery Bitters

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Fee Brother's Celery Bitters

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Tasting Notes

How It's Made

Fun Facts

Product Details

Nose: Sharp vegetal aroma with prominent celery salt notes. Hints of lemongrass and white pepper add complexity. Underlying earthy tones reminiscent of fresh-cut grass.

Palate: Intense celery flavor dominates, supported by a blend of herbs and spices. Noticeable salinity with a touch of sweetness. Subtle hints of coriander and caraway seeds emerge. Light citrus undertones provide balance.

Finish: Long-lasting, savory aftertaste. Celery notes linger, accompanied by a gentle warmth from the spices. Slight bitterness builds, leaving a clean, crisp sensation on the palate.

Fee Brothers Celery Bitters is crafted by macerating celery seeds and other botanicals in a neutral grain spirit, extracting their essential oils and flavors. The resulting infusion is then blended with glycerin, which gives the bitters a slightly thicker texture and helps to soften the bitter edge while preserving the celery's distinctive herbal notes.

Fee Brothers Celery Bitters were originally created in the 1950s as a key ingredient for the now-classic Bloody Mary cocktail, predating the widespread use of celery salt in the drink by several decades.

Despite their name, Fee Brothers Celery Bitters contain no actual celery. Instead, they achieve their distinct flavor using a blend of spices and essential oils, including lovage, an herb with a intense celery-like taste.

The Fee Brothers company, founded in 1864, survived Prohibition by producing altar wine for Catholic churches and "bootleg kits" that allowed people to legally make non-alcoholic cordials at home – a clever workaround that kept the business afloat during tough times.

Main Ingredient: Celery Seed Extract
Country of Origin: United States

Cocktail Recipes

The Kingston

Ingredients

1 oz Baldoria Vermouth Rosso

1 oz Baldoria Vermouth Bitter

1 oz Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve Rum (or another Jamaican rum)

dash of Fee Brothers Celery Bitters

Directions

Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass and stir for 25 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with an orange wedge or peel, and enjoy!