Breckenridge Bitter
Breckenridge Bitter is a 36% ABV (72 proof) aperitif bitter liqueur from Breckenridge Distillery in Colorado — hand-harvested alpine herbs mingling with ancient bitter roots and spicy dried fruits in what the distillery calls a symphony of old-world alchemy. It strikes a balance of alluring aromatics and bittersweet flavor that earned it Best in Show at the 2014 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition. Pour it as an aperitivo, build a spritz, or reach for it whenever a cocktail needs bitter depth. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 36% (72 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: aperitif bitter liqueur — alpine herbs, bitter roots, dried fruits
- Recognition: Best in Show, 2014 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition
- Origin: Breckenridge Distillery, Breckenridge, Colorado
Old-World Alchemy, Colorado Altitude
American-made amaro-style bitters are still a rarity, and Breckenridge's take leans into its mountain home: alpine herbs foraged and hand-harvested, layered over bitter roots and dried fruits for a bittersweet profile that lands between Italian amaro and alpine genepy. It's built for the adventurous imbiber — equally at home in a spritz as in a whiskey cocktail that needs an herbal bitter edge. Explore Breckenridge or browse amaro & bitters.
Tasting Notes
Nose: alpine herbs, dried fruit, warm spice. Palate: bittersweet — herbal bitterness balanced by dried-fruit sweetness and aromatics. Finish: long, herbal, and warming.
How to Enjoy
Over ice with a twist as an aperitivo; in a spritz with prosecco and soda; or as the bitter backbone of a Manhattan or Boulevardier riff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breckenridge Bitter? An American aperitif bitter liqueur (36% ABV) made with hand-harvested alpine herbs, bitter roots, and dried fruits — in the amaro tradition.
How is it different from Italian amaro? The alpine-herb character gives it a mountain-fresh, genepy-like edge distinct from the darker, rootier Italian style.
Bitter done beautifully — buy Breckenridge Bitter online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.