Scrappy’s Cardamom Bitters
Scrappy’s Cardamom Bitters — 52% ABV, 5oz — are handcrafted in small batches in Seattle, Washington from organic green cardamom sourced from the cloud forests of Guatemala. The brand calls cardamom "the queen of spices," and this is its showcase: intense, aromatic, warm spice in dash form. Made with organic ingredients and no extracts, artificial flavors, chemicals, or dyes. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 52%
- Size: 5oz (148mL)
- Botanicals: Organic green cardamom from the cloud forests of Guatemala — "the queen of spices"
- Profile: Intense aromatic cardamom, warm spice — unique in the Scrappy's lineup
- Craft: Handcrafted in small batches in Seattle, WA — organic ingredients, no extracts or artificial flavors
- Origin: Scrappy's Bitters, Seattle, Washington
The Queen of Spices, in Bitters Form
Cardamom is the world's third-most-expensive spice, and Scrappy's treats it that way — sourcing organic green cardamom from Guatemala's cloud forests, where the cool, misty altitude produces the most aromatic pods. In the glass it's unmistakable: warm, floral, almost eucalyptus-like spice that no other bitters flavor replicates. Retailers single out the Cardamom (alongside Lavender) as particularly unique and noteworthy in the lineup. It turns a gin and tonic into something worth talking about. Explore more cocktail bitters and the complete Scrappy's collection.
Tasting Notes
Intensely aromatic — green cardamom's warm, floral spice leads completely, with camphor-like lift and a gentle sweetness underneath. The finish is long, warming, and clean.
How to Enjoy
Two to three dashes. Try a Cardamom Pear Gin Tonic, the citrus-and-lemongrass New Leaf, or Quincy's Spiced Plum with whiskey. It also works in rum drinks (Jack Sparrow's Song with aged rum and Cynar) and even coconut-vodka builds like Cuckoo For Coconuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cocktails pair with cardamom bitters?
Gin drinks first — the botanicals love each other. Try a Cardamom Pear Gin Tonic or the New Leaf, then branch into whiskey (Quincy's Spiced Plum) or rum (Jack Sparrow's Song).
Is cardamom bitters spicy or sweet?
Warm-spicy rather than sweet or hot: aromatic, floral spice with a gentle underlying sweetness from the cardamom itself. No chile heat here.
Can cardamom bitters be used in coffee or chai?
Yes — a dash in coffee, chai, or hot toddies adds beautiful warm spice. Cardamom is a classic coffee spice in Middle Eastern tradition, and the bitters format makes it easy to dose.
Long live the queen — buy Scrappy’s Cardamom Bitters online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.