Cocktail Essentials | Blenheim Vintners

Beso Concentrado de Agave Syrup

eve — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:49:53 +0000

From Tequila, Jalisco, on Mexico’s Pacific West Coast, comes Beso Concentrado de Agave Syrup, an all-natural, organically certified sweetener made from 100% Blue Weber agave. With its smooth pouring consistency and rich flavours of nougat and toasted nuts, this syrup is a versatile choice for cocktails like Tommy’s Margarita or the Old Fashioned. Boasting the highest fructose content and lowest glycemic index among syrups, it offers a healthier, natural way to sweeten drinks and recipes.

Peychaud’s Bitters

eve — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:49:29 +0000

Created in the 1830s by Antoine Amédée Peychaud, a Creole apothecary in New Orleans, Peychaud’s Bitters is a legendary cocktail ingredient with a rich history. Crafted from a secret blend of botanicals, including gentian and anise, it offers vibrant notes of cherry, liquorice, and spice. Famously integral to the Sazerac, New Orleans’ official cocktail, it also adds depth to classics like the Vieux Carré and Manhattan.

Regan’s Orange Bitters

eve — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:49:29 +0000

Created by legendary mixologist Gary Regan in the 1990s, and produced in collaboration with the Sazerac Company, Regan’s Orange Bitters is a modern classic in the world of cocktail bitters. Crafted with a blend of orange peel, cardamom, coriander, and gentian root, it delivers zesty citrus notes balanced with warm spice and a subtle bitterness. Essential for enhancing cocktails like the Old Fashioned or Manhattan, these bitters have become a staple for bartenders worldwide.

Angostura Bitters

eve — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:49:29 +0000

Created in 1824 by Dr. Johann Siegert in Venezuela, Angostura Bitters began as a medicinal tonic for stomach ailments. Crafted with a secret blend of botanicals, including gentian and spices, it delivers complex aromas and flavours that enhance cocktails and dishes alike. Now produced in Trinidad and Tobago, it is a key ingredient in classics like the Old Fashioned and Manhattan.