Scheepsbitter and Cola
A herbal bitter from the island of Texel, long over ice with cola and a slice of orange
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ozTX ScheepsbitterThe Texel herbal bitter, anise and sea fennelSubstitute: Another Dutch herbal bitter
- 4 1/2 ozColaThe distillery recommends a high-quality cola like Fentimans
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice
- Add 1 1/2 oz TX Scheepsbitter
- Top with 4 1/2 oz cola
- Garnish with an orange slice
Technique Notes
Pour one part bitter to three parts good cola, and one to four for a lighter glass. Any simple citrus works as the garnish: orange, lime or lemon.
Why the Scheepsbitter and Cola Works
Cola is vanilla, caramel and citrus oil, and the Scheepsbitter brings anise and sea fennel to it. The bitter dries the cola's sweetness, and the orange picks up the citrus already in both.