Bittered Sugar Cubes
Infused your cocktail sugar cubes with bitters to create Old fashioneds on the go, or to drop in for a fun champagne cocktail. Add edible glitter for a festive and fun holiday option!
Ingredients
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 1 –1½ tablespoons bitters orange, aromatic, chocolate, ginger, black walnut, cherry, Peychaud’s, cranberry — mix and match
- Optional: ⅛ teaspoon edible glitter for a festive shimmer
Instructions
- Combine the superfine sugar and bitters in a small bowl. Mix until the texture feels like damp sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into mini cube trays (about 1 cm cubed) or seasonal silicone molds. Pack tightly so the cubes keep their shape.
- Dry using one of three methods:
- Air dry: 2 days
- Dehydrator: 8 hours
- Oven: 250°F for 30–40 minutes in an oven-safe mold
- Let cool completely before removing from molds. Store airtight.
- To use in an Old Fashioned drop 2-3 in a rocks glass with 1 -2 tsp water. Stir until dissolved. Add 2 ounces whiskey, fill with ice and stir for 20-30 seconds. Garnish with an orange peel or a cherry.
- To use in a champagne cocktail, add 1-2 bittered cubes to a pour flute or coupe and enjoy.
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