Bitter
Bitter cocktails
Campari, vermouth, and bitters-forward drinks — Negronis, Manhattans, Sazeracs, and other adult, not-too-sweet pours.
Bitter here means amaro, aromatic bitters, or herbal liqueurs in the profile — not that the drink is undrinkable. If you like a Negroni, this is the cluster to browse next.
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Americano
bitter refreshing herbal -
Aperol Spritz
refreshing bitter low-abv -
Boulevardier
boozy bitter sweet -
Champagne Cocktail
sparkling bitter elegant -
Fernandito
bitter refreshing easy -
Garibaldi
bitter fruity refreshing -
Hemingway Daiquiri
sour bitter boozy -
Jungle Bird
tropical bitter refreshing -
Last Word
herbal sour bitter -
Manhattan
boozy sweet bitter -
Milano-Torino
bitter herbal boozy -
Naked and Famous
smoky sour bitter -
Negroni
bitter boozy herbal -
Negroni Sbagliato
bitter refreshing bubbly -
Old Fashioned
boozy bitter sweet -
Paper Plane
sour bitter balanced -
Sazerac
boozy bitter herbal
Bitter cocktail FAQ
What should I buy to mix bitter cocktails at home?
Campari and sweet vermouth unlock Negroni, Boulevardier, and Americano. Angostura bitters plus whiskey cover Old Fashioned and Manhattan.
Are all bitter cocktails stirred?
Most of the Negroni family is stirred, but Last Word and Paper Plane are shaken. Bitterness can come from Chartreuse, Campari, or dashes of bitters.