Peychaud's Bitters

New Orleans anise-forward bitters — the Sazerac's heart.

Bitters New Orleans, USA 35% ABV
Flavor profile: bitterherbal

Peychaud's Bitters was created in New Orleans in the 1830s by Antoine Peychaud, a Creole apothecary. The profile is softer, sweeter, and more anise-forward than Angostura, with a distinct rose-red color. A Sazerac is Peychaud's native drink; it also shows up in the Vieux Carré, Seelbach, and many New Orleans classics. Modern production belongs to Sazerac Company (also owner of Buffalo Trace).

History

Antoine Peychaud's 1830s apothecary on Royal Street in New Orleans served bitters in a coquetier — a French egg cup. Some historians credit the word 'cocktail' to coquetier.

Common uses

Sazerac, Vieux Carré.

Cocktails that use Peychaud's Bitters

  • Sazerac — New Orleans' claim to the first cocktail — rye, Peychaud's, and an absinthe rinse
  • Vieux Carré — Rye, Cognac, vermouth, Bénédictine, and bitters — New Orleans' most complex stirred drink

Substitutes