Freshly Pressed Blueberry Bitters
Top Shelf Distillers Meet the Maker: Top Shelf Distillers
$13.95
Plump and juicy Top Shelf Blueberry Bitters boast the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The inclusion of lavender and rose hip bolster the sweet fragrance of blueberries reminiscent of wild blueberry fields, that make them the ideal addition to any cocktail that requires a bountiful blueberry sensation.
Top Shelf Distillers firmly believes in local sourcing. Located in Ontario's agricultural hub, they use ingredients from within a 1-hour driving radius from the distillery. They are committed to decreasing the environmental impact by donating spent mash to local farmers, initiating bottle collection programs, using recyclable & compostable cups, organizing spring clean-ups and providing power for electric vehicles. They also believe that through projects such as a wildflower garden that provides sanctuary for bees and other pollinators and transitioning to solar energy, they can help our environment proactively.
Each bitter is 1.69 oz / 50 ml
Here's a recipe to start you off
⚔️ Last Duel Negroni ⚔️
• 1 oz Top Shelf Gin
• 1 oz Lillet Blanc
• 1 oz Campari
• 5 Dashes Top Shelf Blueberry Bitters
• Thyme
• Blueberries
• A Torch
Garnish: Thyme Sprig, Blueberries
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Instructions:
Torch the loose thyme sprigs and place under rocks glass. In a mixing glass add all other ingredients (except garnish) and ice. Stir the contents of the mixing glass for 10 seconds. Place a large ice cube inside the smoke filled glass and strain the contents of the mixing glass over the large ice cube. Garnish with thyme and one blueberry.
Made by Top Shelf Distillers in Perth, Ontario.
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