Scrappy’s Grapefruit Bitters
Scrappy’s Grapefruit Bitters — 45% ABV, 5oz — are handcrafted in small batches in Seattle, Washington from a blend of Oro Blanco and Ruby Red grapefruits. The zesty character of fresh peel dominates the aroma, backed by natural grapefruit bitterness. Made with organic ingredients and no extracts, artificial flavors, chemicals, or dyes. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45%
- Size: 5oz (148mL)
- Botanicals: Blend of Oro Blanco and Ruby Red grapefruits — fresh-peel character leads
- Profile: Zesty citrus peel, natural grapefruit bitterness
- Craft: Handcrafted in small batches in Seattle, WA — organic ingredients, no extracts or artificial flavors
- Origin: Scrappy's Bitters, Seattle, Washington
Fresh Peel, Not Perfume: Citrus Bitters Done Right
Plenty of citrus bitters smell like cleaning products; Scrappy's Grapefruit smells like breakfast. The Oro Blanco brings a sweet, mild brightness while the Ruby Red adds classic grapefruit bite, and because it's built on real peel rather than extracts, the aroma reads as fresh zest — the part of the fruit bartenders actually want. It's the bottle that makes a Paloma taste like it was always supposed to. Explore more cocktail bitters and the complete Scrappy's collection.
Tasting Notes
The aroma is all fresh grapefruit peel — zesty, bright, and unmistakably real. On the palate, zesty citrus oils give way to a clean, natural grapefruit bitterness that lingers pleasantly without turning pithy.
How to Enjoy
Two to three dashes per drink. Made for agave: try the San Pedro ("an oasis of agave & grapefruit") or a grapefruit-forward Paloma riff. It also shines in gin drinks like the Indigonegroni or a 1908 gin swizzle, and in rum-Campari builds like Absent Stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is grapefruit bitters good for?
Any cocktail where fresh citrus peel would help: Palomas, gin-and-tonic riffs, negroni variations, swizzles, and tiki-adjacent drinks. It adds zest and bitterness without extra juice or sweetness.
Which cocktails use grapefruit bitters?
Scrappy's official recipes include the San Pedro, Indigonegroni, Absent Stars, A Boy Named Suze, the 1908 Swizzle, and the Electric Gambit (gin + dry vermouth).
Can grapefruit bitters go in a Paloma?
Absolutely — it's one of the best uses. A couple of dashes amplify the grapefruit soda's zest and add a bitter backbone that balances the sweetness.
Zest up your cocktail game — order Scrappy’s Grapefruit Bitters online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.