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A Brief Scrappy’s History
Bold and robust. These are two words that thoroughly define
Scrappy’s bitters. But it wasn’t always like that. Scrappy’s was
on the receiving end of something that plagues many firsttimers trying to master the art of bitters: weakness. . The bitters
tasted great on their own, but they just weren’t strong enough to
prove the worth of a great cocktail.
When I started making bitters, this was my biggest hurdle. I
believed that bitters should do their job with just a couple of
drops. But as I dug deeper into herbs and methods of extraction,
I learned to pair flavors in order to intensify the taste I was
seeking. I learned that there were not only many ways to extract
flavor from the same source, but that each yielded a different
flavor. The trick is to find the sweet spot, which I eventually
did. Even though it was a painstaking process, I was intrigued
and dove head first into the world of bitters, learning everything
I could. I spent all of my money on herbs and experiments.
Everyone thought I was crazy — and I was until I started making
breakthroughs. The best way I can describe how to make flavors
bold without chemicals is to pair supporting flavors with your
central flavor. I like to compare it to a rock band: regardless of
how good the lead singer is, the band isn’t complete without the
instruments.
I began creating the Scrappy’s Bitters line using only natural,
almost entirely organic ingredients. We hand-make everything
that goes into our bitters — from the blender to the caramel.
This is how we make the best bitters in the world (it’s a bold
statement – just like our bitters!).
Why Scrappy’s?
Scrappy’s was founded on the simple idea that bitters could be
made better. By selecting the finest ingredients possible and
holding every batch to the same impeccable standards, we would
deliver a bolder, truer flavor to a thirsty market.
That’s why Scrappy’s uses fresh, organic fruits and herbs –
never oils, extracts, or dried produce. It’s why we process and
bottle our natural ingredients in one location and why we
number every batch after meticulous inspection. We believe the
only way to make bitters better is to make them by hand. And
that’s exactly what we do.
Products
Lavender
Grapefruit
Orange
Cardamom
Our flagship blend. We are the
originators of lavender
bitters. Bright, sweet, yet
remarkably well grounded
(grounded or rounded?). We
captured spring in a bottle
which allows you to place the
soul of the lavender flower in
a glass.
The natural bitterness of
grapefruit zest mingled with
sweet gentian. You’ll find an
endless variety of uses for this
age-old flavor, now with a
modern twist.
A craft bar staple for over 150
years. Scrappy’s orange
bitters continues the tradition
with this unique blend of
bright, fresh and bitter
oranges, herbs, and spices.
Release the pure essence of
cardamom balanced with
delicate citrus. Whether
crafting a heady rum punch or
wistful warming toddy,
cardamom bitters adds a
potent kick to your mix.
Chocolate
Celery
Lime
Aromatic
Organic-toasted cacao nibs
bring this blend to life and,
with just a hint of spice and
oak, imparts the essence of
chocolate into any drink.
Truly a necessity in any wellstocked bar.
Using an antique recipe, we
invoked the Old World flavors
of a nineteenth century bar.
Now you can do the same with
a touch of celery seed accented
with hints of citrus.
Intense, fresh organic lime is
the forgotten element in many
drinks. You’ll discover what
you’ve been missing once you
experience the flavor.
Scrappy’s answer to the
classic aromatic bitters. These
bitters were created to be used
in classic cocktail recipes.
They add balance – and a bit
of spice – to your favorite
spirits. They make a killer Bar
Ginger, too!
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