How to preserve this alcohol free herbal bitter?
I have an alcohol free herbal liquid bitter. The ingredients are:
“Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water, Astragalus Root, Centaury Aerial Parts, Gentian Root, Ginger Root, Rosemary Leaves, Fennel Seed, Cardamon Seed (210mg).”
I know alcohol based bitters can last for a long time. After opening this what factors can lead this bitter to go bad and how long can I expect it to last?
Best Answer
It is not that it is going to turn bad, the issue is that the interesting components of this bitter are mostly volatile. Volatiles and the flavor components of bitters are more easily "dissolved" into/preserved by alcohol. Water is terrible for this. So, the best you can do is purchase or make small amounts, be sure to keep it tightly sealed, and keep it away from direct light. It's hard to say how long it will last once opened...days maybe, but I can promise it is much less time than a bitter made with alcohol.
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Can bitters be made without alcohol?
Non-alcoholic bitters can be made, they are bitter and aromatic and don't make a cocktail cloudy. However, to get a stable formula, you need to add some other agents that may or may not incite a moral conundrum.How do you make Swedish Bitters without alcohol?
-750ml of alcohol, we recommend using vodka, but you can also use gin or schnapps. For an alcohol-free version, combine 3 parts food-grade glycerin with one part water.What are non-alcoholic bitters?
Dram Apothecary Bitters Gift Set Bitters are also an easy way to add more depth and flavor to nonalcoholic cocktails, much like they do in alcoholic ones. To keep your drink alcohol-free, though, Thonis says it's important to look for glycerin-based bitters, like these from Dram Apothecary, which they use at Getaway.How do you make a zero proof bitter?
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