What is Orange Bitters?

Orange Bitters is an ingredient used in cocktails and mixed drinks. The profile on this page draws from WhatDrink's ingredient database, including flavor characteristics and typical cocktail roles.

What does Orange Bitters taste like?

The flavor of Orange Bitters depends on its type and how it is used. The ingredient card on this page summarises its key flavor notes and character from WhatDrink data.

What cocktails use Orange Bitters?

This page lists 20 cocktails that include Orange Bitters as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.

How much Orange Bitters do cocktails typically use?

Pour sizes vary by recipe. Click through to individual cocktail pages for exact quantities and preparation notes.

Can I substitute Orange Bitters with something else?

It depends on the cocktail. See the ingredient profile section on this page for substitution notes based on WhatDrink data, or check individual recipe pages.

How many cocktails with Orange Bitters are on this page?

There are 20 cocktails featuring Orange Bitters in this ranking. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.

Can I make these cocktails at home?

Most cocktails using Orange Bitters require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.

Guide

Cocktails Made With Orange Bitters — Ranked by Recipe Quality

Not every recipe needs this ingredient. Some drink styles are built without it from the start — they use a different sweetener, a different structure, or no sweetener at all. This list surfaces recipes in the WhatDrink database that do not include this ingredient as a confirmed recipe component.

47Recipes reviewed

20Matching this guide

6.9gMedian sugar

213 kcalMedian calories

29.8%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Best for
1	Absinthe Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 404 kcal	Any occasion
2	Adderly Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 224 kcal	Any occasion
3	Affinity	Contains the specified ingredient · 198 kcal	Any occasion
4	Affinity Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 224 kcal	Any occasion
5	Affinity Cocktail (whisky)	Contains the specified ingredient · 164 kcal	Any occasion
6	Bachelor's Bait Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 302 kcal	Any occasion
7	Bijou	Contains the specified ingredient · 212 kcal	Any occasion
8	Bijou Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 160 kcal	Any occasion
9	Cameron's Kick Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 128 kcal	Any occasion
10	Casino	Contains the specified ingredient · 150 kcal	Any occasion
11	Casino Royale	Contains the specified ingredient · 214 kcal	Any occasion
12	Chaplin	Contains the specified ingredient · 240 kcal	Any occasion
13	Delmonico No. 2	Contains the specified ingredient · 174 kcal	Quick, easy serve
14	Dubliner	Contains the specified ingredient · 436 kcal	Any occasion
15	Easter Elchies	Contains the specified ingredient · 428 kcal	Any occasion
16	Fancy-Free Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 330 kcal	Any occasion
17	Gilroy Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 206 kcal	Any occasion
18	Greenpoint	Contains the specified ingredient · 436 kcal	Any occasion
19	Highland Fling Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 152 kcal	Any occasion
20	Hole-In-One	Contains the specified ingredient · 89 kcal	Any occasion

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Casino

1.1g estimated sugar

~150 kcal · 1.1g sugar

Lowest calories

Hole-In-One

~89 kcal estimated

~89 kcal · 1.4g sugar

Simplest recipe

Delmonico No. 2

3 ingredients

~174 kcal · 1.2g sugar

Methodology

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Frequently asked questions

What is Orange Bitters?: Orange Bitters is an ingredient used in cocktails and mixed drinks. The profile on this page draws from WhatDrink's ingredient database, including flavor characteristics and typical cocktail roles.
What does Orange Bitters taste like?: The flavor of Orange Bitters depends on its type and how it is used. The ingredient card on this page summarises its key flavor notes and character from WhatDrink data.
What cocktails use Orange Bitters?: This page lists 20 cocktails that include Orange Bitters as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.
How much Orange Bitters do cocktails typically use?: Pour sizes vary by recipe. Click through to individual cocktail pages for exact quantities and preparation notes.
Can I substitute Orange Bitters with something else?: It depends on the cocktail. See the ingredient profile section on this page for substitution notes based on WhatDrink data, or check individual recipe pages.
How many cocktails with Orange Bitters are on this page?: There are 20 cocktails featuring Orange Bitters in this ranking. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.
Can I make these cocktails at home?: Most cocktails using Orange Bitters require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.