Italian style bitters Neither French nor Italian! In 1821, Dolin was situated in the kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia. Ferdinand Dolin, always looking for the newest trends, would draw inspiration from the fashion of Italian bitters to develop his own. These bitter drinks, originally appreciated for their medicinal properties, would become all the rage as an aperitif. Thus Dolin Bitter was born, made from botanicals and spices such as bitter orange, gentian, cinchona macerated in wine for many long weeks. It's this type of liquor that is used to make Spritz and that gives it that special bitter taste.
HOW TO SERVE
According to Italian tradition, bitters are an aperitif to be enjoyed neat, with ice or with a little sparkling water.
Don't forget the orange slice for a more glamorous effect!
Today, bitters have gained international fame as the ingredient of choice in cocktails such as the renowned Negroni and Americano.
In addition to the delicate bitterness that mixologists love, the beautiful red color adds a glow to drinks, like a sunset over an Italian lake.
