Light & Refreshing light, citrusy aperitivo
Gran Classico Bitter by Tempus Fugit
Swiss recreation of the original Torino-style bitter liqueur from the 19th century
Historical Context
Tempus Fugit's recreation of an original 1860s Turin-style bitter, from the same era as the earliest Campari. Based on historical Italian recipes, Gran Classico offers more complexity and depth than contemporary aperitivo bitters. Used by bartenders as a more interesting Campari substitute in Negronis.
What Does Tempus Fugit Gran Classico Bitter Taste Like?
Complex and layered, with bitter orange, gentian, and wormwood over a rhubarb undertone. More herbal and nuanced than a modern red bitter, with a drier, longer finish.
Recipes with Tempus Fugit Gran Classico Bitter
Use Tempus Fugit Gran Classico Bitter as a Substitute
- In place of Amaro Lucano
- In place of Zwack Unicum
- In place of Amaro Nardini
- In place of Nobeltje
FAQ
What is Gran Classico made of?
Gran Classico recreates a 19th-century Turin-style bitter, built on bitter orange, gentian, wormwood, and rhubarb among other botanicals. It bottles at 28% ABV. Tempus Fugit revived the historical recipe as a more complex alternative to modern red bitters.
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