Peychaud's Bitters facts for kids
Peychaud's Bitters is a special kind of liquid flavoring. It's like a very strong spice extract used in small amounts to add flavor to drinks. This particular bitters is sold by an American company called Sazerac Company.
It was first made a long time ago, between 1849 and 1857. The person who created it was named Antoine Amédée Peychaud. He was a pharmacist from a French colony called Saint-Domingue (which is now Haiti). He moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, around 1793.
What is Peychaud's Bitters?
Peychaud's Bitters gets its main flavor from a plant called gentian. It has a strong taste of anise, which is like licorice. You can also notice a hint of mint in its flavor.
It's similar to another famous flavoring called Angostura bitters. However, Peychaud's has its own unique taste, especially with the strong anise flavor.
How is it Used?
Peychaud's Bitters is a very important ingredient in a famous drink called the Sazerac cocktail. You can't make a true Sazerac without it! It adds a special touch that makes the drink unique.
Where is it Made Today?
Today, Peychaud's Bitters is still produced in the United States. It is made at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.
See also
In Spanish: Peychaud's Bitters para niños
