How many bitter-flavored drinks are there?

There are 248 bitter-flavored drinks in the WhatDrink database, including 233 cocktails and other drink styles.

What are some popular bitter-flavored cocktails?

Popular bitter cocktails include 1626, A. J., Absinthe Cocktail. Browse the full list above to find drinks by type, ABV and calorie content.

What does a bitter flavor profile taste like in cocktails?

Bitter notes in cocktails can range from subtle accents to the dominant taste, depending on the spirit, liqueur or mixer used. The exact character varies by drink recipe and preparation.

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Bitter Drinks

Cocktails, mocktails, punches, beer styles and wine styles, styles and ingredients with a bitter flavor profile.

Structure248 drinks233 cocktails14 mocktails15 beer styles2 wine styles22 food pairings

Bitter describes a firm drying edge from bitters, amaro, aperitifs, citrus peel, coffee, hops or botanicals. It balances sweetness, adds structure and gives cocktails a more adult, complex finish.

Best starting points

Best cocktail1626Cocktail · 24.3% ABV~763 kcal
Best mocktailApelloMocktailAlcohol-free
Best lighter optionBasil 8Cocktail · 4.7% ABV4.7% ABV

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Cocktails

1626Cocktail · 24.3% ABV · 763 cal
OakVanillaSpice
A. J.Cocktail · 24% ABV · 118 cal
GrapefruitAppleFruit
Absinthe CocktailCocktail · 28.9% ABV · 404 calBitter
AniseBitterOrange
Absinthe Special CocktailCocktail · 19.7% ABV · 564 calBitter
AniseBitterOrange
Academic ReviewCocktail · 27.6% ABV · 904 calBitter
OakBitterSpice
Adderly CocktailCocktail · 31.2% ABV · 224 calBitter
CitrusLemonBitter
AddisonCocktail · 30.1% ABV · 253 cal
HerbalBotanicalAromatic
AffinityCocktail · 28.2% ABV · 198 calBitter
CitrusHerbalBitter
Affinity CocktailCocktail · 31.2% ABV · 224 calBitter
CitrusLemonBitter
Affinity Cocktail (whisky)Cocktail · 25.2% ABV · 164 calBitter
CitrusHerbalBitter

Mocktails

ApelloMocktail · 34 cal
CitrusTartApple
Baba NonyaMocktail · 304 cal
SpiceGrapefruitLemon
Beetroot TonicMocktail · 268 cal
LemonCitrusAromatic

Beer styles

American Double / Imperial IPAIPA · 3–14% ABV · medium body · high intensity
Black IPAIPA · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · high intensity
Cold IPAIPA · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium intensity
Session IPAsIPA · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium intensity
California CommonLager · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low intensity
Dortmunder / Export LagerLager · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low intensity
India Pale Lager (IPL)Lager · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium intensity
Bohemian PilsnerPilsner · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · high intensity
Czech PilsnerPilsner · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · high intensity
German PilsPilsner · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · high intensity
Italian PilsnerPilsner · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium intensity
American Amber AleAle · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low intensity
Burton AleAle · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium intensity
American StoutStout · 3–8.5% ABV · full body · medium intensity
GruitSpecialty & Barrel-Aged Beer · 3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low intensity

Wine styles

VermouthAromatized · 15–20% ABV · Medium body · medium intensity
DolcettoRed · 12–14.5% ABV · Light-Medium body · medium intensity

What are bitter drinks?

Bitter describes a firm drying edge from bitters, amaro, aperitifs, citrus peel, coffee, hops or botanicals. It balances sweetness, adds structure and gives cocktails a more adult, complex finish.

Flavor profiles are approximate and based on recipe ingredients, preparation and typical drink style. Actual flavour can vary by brand, garnish and serving method.