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Artisanal Canadian Small-Batch Cocktail Bitters Infused with Bala Cranberries and Botanicals
Dillon's Cranberry Bitters delivers a vibrant tartness, fruit-forward acidity, and balanced botanical bitterness engineered for holiday punches, craft mixology, and home entertaining.
Handcrafted in Niagara, Ontario, by Dillon's Small Batch Distillers, this specialized 100ml botanical extract uses 100% natural cranberries sourced directly from the cranberry bogs of Bala, Ontario, macerated in a pure spirit base at 50% ABV to capture pure fruit and spice essences.
The tasting profile leads with brisk tart red cranberry and ripe currant, balances against a crisp grapefruit rind bitterness, and settles upon an aromatic, warming background of subtle star anise and cracked white pepper.
Classified as a high-acid, mid-bitter accent, a few precision dashes introduce structural brightness, color, and aromatic complexity to holiday gin cocktails, festive bourbon old fashioneds, sparkling wine spritzes, and large-format holiday punch bowls.
Moving away from mass-produced commercial cocktail bitters made with artificial dye additives, synthetic flavorings, and caramel color, this small-batch recipe relies solely on real whole fruit, natural botanicals, and traditional spirits maceration.
The compact 100ml amber glass apothecary bottle protects delicate fruit pigments and essential oils from ambient light degradation, while the integrated dasher top ensures measured drop-by-drop portioning across home bar applications.
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Brand: Dillon's Small Batch Distillers
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Product Line: Artisanal Craft Bitters & Cocktail Accents
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Product Type: Cocktail Bitters / Amers pour cocktails
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Volume: 100ml (3.4oz)
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Alcohol by Volume: 50% ABV
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Packaging: Amber glass bottle with integrated precision dasher insert and screw cap
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Tasting Notes: Tart red cranberry, fresh red currant, grapefruit rind bitter, subtle anise, white pepper
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Aromatic & Structural Profile: Fruity, high acid, mid bitter, subtly spiced
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Origin: Bala, Ontario cranberries; distilled and bottled in Niagara, Ontario, Canada
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Standard Mixology Usage: Dispense 2 to 4 dashes directly into cocktail shakers or mixing glasses; add 5 to 10 dashes to punch bowls to balance sweetness and elevate fruit aromatics
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Storage & Shelf Life: Completely shelf-stable at room temperature; keep tightly sealed away from direct sunlight; no refrigeration required
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Quality Standards: 100% Natural Botanicals, Sourced from Canadian Fruit Bogs, Handcrafted in Canada, Free of Synthetic Colorants and Preservatives
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Best Used For: Festive gin and tonics, holiday bourbon old fashioneds, vodka cranberry spritzers, sparkling wine cocktails, winter punch bowls, and craft home bar gift baskets
