Country of origin:   Germany         Alcohol content: 39% Alcohol by Volume

The Bitter Truth Lemon Bitters were released in 2006 and were the first lemon bitters on the national and international market. Bitters already existed 250 years ago, but stomach bitters were the prevailing style and primarily meant for medicinal use. Early bartenders added bitters to their cocktails to improve the taste of these mixed drinks. After prohibition almost all bitters had vanished from the market but were rediscovered atthe end of the 20th century with modern interpretations of classic style bitters and new and innovative flavours.

The Lemon Bitters are fresh, fruity and tangy with an unbelievably intense citrus aroma and flavorful notes of coriander and cardamom. They’re primarily suited for drinks based on clear sprits like Gin, Vodka, Blanco Tequila and Light Rum, but also go well with many other spirits and liqueurs.

About The Bitter Truth:

Munich bartenders Stephan Berg and Alexander Hauck were already experienced in making handmade bitters at the bars they worked at when they decided to produce cocktail bitters to supply the burgeoning revival of historical and craft cocktails. Stephan owned a large collection of contemporary and historical bitters, some of which hadn’t been produced for decades. Thus he knew what the most well-known bitters of the world, past and present, tasted like and was considered a specialist in the area. Since 2006 The Bitter Truth has been producing bitters using the classic method of macerating roots, seeds, barks, fruits, herbs, and plants in an alcohol base. The design of the bitters bottle refers to old medicine bottles from the 19th century and the label was designed with old-fashioned floral ornaments reminiscent of the golden age of cocktails.