Non-Alcoholic Bitters! Aromatic or Orange?

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Жыл бұрын

Non-Alcoholic Bitters are just what you need to kick off this Dry January, but will it be Aromatic or Orange? Today I’ll show you 2 recipes for how to make alcohol-free Aromatic (inspired by Angostura) and Orange (inspired by Regan’s) Bitters, taking inspiration from the specs and techniques shown in the book “Zero: A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks”. We’ll use glycerol instead of alcohol to extract flavors and we’ll start with first a sous vide method for bitters - which has appeared before on the channel - followed by a stovetop technique that will make it easier for everyone to make these at home! This can be the beginning of a series of episodes where we’ll make zero-proof spirits, liqueurs, amari and of course mocktails - if that’s what you’d like let me know in the comments! So whether it is Dry January, pregnancy, religion, health reasons, being underage or just a personal decision, pull up a chair and enjoy this 0% ABV episode. Cheers!
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0:00 Today on C(M)ocktail Time
1:06 Zero - The Mocktail Bible
1:53 Extracting without alcohol
2:24 Making homemade bitters
2:58 0% ABV Aromatic Bitters
6:26 0% ABV Orange Bitters
8:20 0% Old Fashioned?
8:39 Soda & Bitters
9:19 Aromatic Tonic
10:03 Tasting notes & verdict
10:55 Outro & Recipes
The team behind this video:
Robi Fišer
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#bitters #nonalcoholic #cocktail

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@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

What Bitters would you like to make alcohol free? 🤔 Get some Glycerin for your Non-alcoholic Bitters: geni.us/3dAd9L8 Get the book “Zero: A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks”: geni.us/k1BgLq If you like what we do, you can also support the channel here: 👕 Merch: my-store-11171765.creator-spring.com 🎩 Patreon: www.patreon.com/cocktailtime 🛒 My Store: kit.co/KevinKos 🌍 Web Page: www.kevinkos.com/

@cameronrobson7650 Жыл бұрын

Trinidad sour

@ellyam991 Жыл бұрын

Alcohol free peychauds!

@fugu4163 Жыл бұрын

I really like that you guys are exploring the world of mocktails. Exactly what i need when i want a cocktail but dont want to drink alcohol.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Stay tuned 😉🥂

@shiftedprograms86 Жыл бұрын

Non alcoholic cocktails are such a second thought where I'm from and work. Its so depressing when mocktails are just juice and sugar. Glad there's videos coming out to support the sober drinkers. Nothing worse than everyone having nice drinks and that one person has a coke

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more! Cheers!

@heldracula Жыл бұрын

I love keeping myself busy with mixology stuff but also don't want to be drinking too much so these mocktail episodes are actually very exciting. I can't wait for the upcoming episodes.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

That's a great way to keep things in balance. Cheers, Olaf!

@MikeGrahamDSM 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this. I stumbled upon this video through my recommend - as a now lifetime sober person who loves DIY artisanal foods and beverages, I did miss seeing a cocktail being crafted for me, but now with this as a primer, and the book Zero, I feel like I can enjoy the craft again. 🍹

@KevinKos 2 ай бұрын

stay tuned 😉🥂

@HansMaximum Жыл бұрын

I made an amazing mocktail for new years eve this year. 2oz over-extracted Earl Grey Tea 1/2oz Orgeat 1/2oz Lime Juice 1/2oz Ginger Beer It was very good. If I was to do it again, I'd maybe add an egg white, and use ginger beer like a seltzer for fizz-style cocktails (or half/half??). If I had these non-alcoholic bitters handy, I'd throw them on top for presentation and aroma.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Both bitters would work here great! I like your recipe, and thank you for sharing it with us! Cheers!

@mountainbeekombucha2079 Жыл бұрын

love this!

@tyrelirwin Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! My dad is nearly 40 years sober, and this is so handy!

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

There will be more to come 😉 Cheers!

@hiddenhaven7151 Жыл бұрын

This is great, and I’m really looking forward to more mocktail episodes (both ingredients and recipes). Cheers!

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

More to come! Cheers!

@makeitkozi Жыл бұрын

Excellent use of ingredients here. I’ll have to try it myself.

@rhonddamcc1316 5 ай бұрын

Love this! Thank you you've gotten my attention. I will keep checking for more recipes and ideas.

@KevinKos 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@elijah2363 6 ай бұрын

we need more of this kind of content , thank youu

Жыл бұрын

Such a cool episode! Mocktails were superb!!

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊🥂

@ItsTorben Жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to more Mocktails!

@stepansimanek5300 Жыл бұрын

Amazing ! Will be looking forward to see more mocktails episodes.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Cheers!

@OldFashionedWays Жыл бұрын

great video. great ideas for alcohol free bitters. Cool you can freeze batch some for later. thanks for sharing. cheers.

@henrymarandika9671 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for always give us the best idea and new knowledge

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thank you for watching the episodes! Cheers!

@Elizaflower Жыл бұрын

This is awesome, thank you!

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@petr-heinz Жыл бұрын

Zero percent series would be amazing! I've never thought about the possibility of alcohol-free bitters, amazing idea!

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@subjektobjektpradikat7902 Жыл бұрын

Try out some different peels like bitter orange (Citrus × aurantium L) or bergamot oranges and maybe potassium sorbate can help to extend the shelf life of the bitters. In general I wonder if it's possible to make alc.free gin at home using something like a steam juicer.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the ideas! Cheers!

@RevvingInPeace Жыл бұрын

i'm totally waiting for the zero old fashioned! Keep up!

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

It's already on the channel: studio.kzfaq.infoc5pVW8-elWQ/edit enjoy!

@Brittoodles Жыл бұрын

This is great! I would love to see the zero ABV Old fashioned!

@mdbbox5660 Жыл бұрын

Great episode. To see if you like the idea of bitters alone, try adding some you already have to club soda. I have been adding regular bitters to club soda for about a year. Not all of them are great, but I found that a dash of Regan's orange bitters in a glass of club soda is a lot like Seedlip Garden, a non-alcoholic distilled "spirit." It's pretty good any time of day. Even if you're not going dry for January, adding bitters to club soda is a good way to cut out sugar and diet soda.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. I love adding different bitters to soda too. Subtle but nice fizzy drink.

@toekneetoughnuts428 Жыл бұрын

Yes… more zero proof please!! Thank you Kevin and your team!

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Soon on the channel 😉

@scorpioftw Жыл бұрын

I was sooooo excited when you showed that book. I went straight to google just to be disappointed that there's no way to get it to Spain. At least not under 100 euros. I usually do my cocktails non alcoholic. I have the originals with alcohol in my repertoire, and I drink them from time to time or serve them to friends, but normally I only do non alcoholic. Its easy if you aren´t looking to replicate exactly the original flavour, you can get really nice drinks. But if you have to imitate, I think the easier to do are vodka or gin cocktails, as vodka usually has no flavour, and gin has great non alcoholic options.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Then you will like more episodes inspired by this book. Cheers!

@elizabethdoherty7458 Жыл бұрын

Love it ❤ thank you 🎉

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@francescochiavetta9357 Жыл бұрын

The Master....🙏

@tobias633 Жыл бұрын

Great format :D

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@abiestefanchik4890 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see you try out a non alcoholic amaro or vermouth for this series

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the idea. Cheers!

@JoshRzepkaMusic Жыл бұрын

Another terrific video, Kevin! I imagine I've got no fewer than 12-15 different bitters. Only one or two of them are alcohol free, but a few of the brands out there make them. I've often thought of making my own bitters so this is great inspiration.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Josh! I'm glad you find this episode inspirational. I wish you and your loved ones all the best in 2023!

@LuisOrtega-jn4vd Жыл бұрын

Great content video Kevin, I love making craft cocktails at the Bar I work now, thank you for sharing your creative and innovative ideas, you should be hired at Drink Master as a Judge on this upcoming season 2

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Haha, maybe one day 😄

@MKL_D Жыл бұрын

More please.

@tulsatrash 10 ай бұрын

Love to see more 0abv episodes.

@seattlegrrlie Жыл бұрын

Fever Tree is the best, might need to whip up a batch of bitters to give it a try

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

They make some delicious tonics for sure! Let me know how you like it 🤩

@kawonewilliams1949 Жыл бұрын

Ive recently purchased three of the books from The Aviary. Those guys do incredible stuff but they have such great equipment to get it done.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

They are incredible indeed. Great book!

@otakhati3325 2 ай бұрын

Masallah Brother, Huge Respect for You! Hope to see more episodes about 0 ABV in the future, thank you Very Much!

@KevinKos 2 ай бұрын

cheers!

@mattia_carciola Жыл бұрын

Out of all the things that can be made without alcohol, I definitely wasn't thinking to bitters! Looking forward to some mocks too :)

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Right! I hope you will like other zero cocktails episodes too. Cheers!

@mattia_carciola Жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos how can someone not like your vids?

@Modern_Mixologist1933 Жыл бұрын

You should make non alcoholic shrubs next January

@EDUKASIESENSIAL Жыл бұрын

great video kevin

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheSpiritoftheCocktail Жыл бұрын

KEVIN!!! Has anyone told you that you're the best dressed KZfaqr ever?? Anyways, this was very informative and interesting!!! I always learn a little something watching you videos!!! CHEERS to you and the crew!!!

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! You are the best, Tim! Cheers!

@ShinKyuubi Жыл бұрын

Very nice, personally I'm a fan of old fashioned sodas myself, I even got a book about it called "Fix the Pumps" which has a lot of classic recipes from the time...back when a milk shake was ACTUALLY shaken in a Boston shaker and stuff like that, I've made a few and some recipes actually do call for bitters even for the non-alcoholic drinks to add a little extra flavor. I kinda wish there was a KZfaq channel like this but for old fashioned soda fountain drinks...you'll find an occasional recipe done here and there but not a whole channel dedicated to stuff like egg flip drinks or milk shakes done in a Boston shaker and with either egg whites, egg yolks, or whole eggs in them...which to be honest I was dubious about as my stomach is not a fan of eggs by themselves..but I can use them in recipes and the texture of a shaken milkshake with a whole egg cracked into it a rather novel experience for someone in the modern age who's used to the kind of milkshakes from fast food places or ice cream shops. Also your mustache is nicely curled sir..I'm trying to grow mine out to do that but it's a chore to make sure both sides are the same length.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Fix the Pumps is a great book. The author of this book has an excellent KZfaq channel that you might want to check it out. It's Art of Drink. Thank you for the mustache compliment. Glad you like it, and I am sure you'll find the best way to groom/trim yours. Cheers!

@adampolec8468 Жыл бұрын

Non alkohol Bourbon sounds nice. I would like to see how you make it. :)

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@ukshowman6123 10 ай бұрын

Can u plz explain of alcohol switch in next video

@adv_jaco7883 6 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your video! Quick question, do you know of any bitters that resemble the taste of Cynar? we are looking for a non alcoholic substitute. Thanks!

@phantomhandofcocktailtime6911 Жыл бұрын

There is zero proof of these bitters being anything but delicious 😉

@aaronhughson285 Жыл бұрын

Gotta 🤚 it to you on that one.

@maghteridon5555 Жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin. So glad that you have started exploring 0-proof world! Have you ever done extracts, bitters or other things with percolation method? It seems like it's pretty easy and fast way to make extracts. I think that with this method you can do better bitters, more flavorful than with sous vide. It may seem scary for some people, because the chemical stuff, some weird glass tubes, but it's really simple to use. I've been thinking about extracting with alcohol, then evaporate the alcohol. What do you think? You can evaporate it in sous vide in 80-90°C, but I don't know how long would it take.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

I am sure it's the best way to do it. Dary O'Neal from the Art of Drink KZfaq channel is great with this technique.

@BrazilSaint Жыл бұрын

You should be able to evaporate ethanol at around 76C - 80C to 90C would be boiling it off quite fast I would think. Probably best in a well ventilated area away from naked flame too! I need to look at the percolating method - sounds interesting!

@Quintinohthree Жыл бұрын

Love the helpful alternatives given. I might have to try this for a party or so later this year. With all you're promising, and with what other channels like The Wee Pearl are putting out, high quality zero abv cocktails may soon be available to all.

@fastidious_gg Жыл бұрын

Love this video! Can you share what Caramel Food Coloring you used? Thanks :)

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

It's E150a.

@davis220690 Жыл бұрын

Finally, free alcohol bitter

@CyrusBluebird Жыл бұрын

For these suspensions I'd try a way to centrifuge filter them, but making that would be an ordeal by itself.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Yes, that would work. A centrifuge is an expensive tool to have and I hope I will buy it one day.

@simondearden7878 Жыл бұрын

Blue Curaçao can you make it?

@SolzaRitoznoja Жыл бұрын

After a busy December, a break from alcohol would be welcomed.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Indeed! 🥂

@wakawildflower Жыл бұрын

Yas! Please do more alcohol free spirits and substitutions for those of us with a lot of pregnant friends 😂

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Noted. Cheers!

@VietNguyen-np6ql 9 ай бұрын

Dear Kevin, I recently came across this and really wanna try to make these 0-proof things, however, cinchona bark is nowhere to be found where I live, is there any kind of barks/roots that can be used as a substitution for it?

@komma8203 Жыл бұрын

Is it not possible to make the bitters as normal, with alcohol. And when its done steeping just vaporice the alcohol off the liquid then? It was just a thought i had

@fvb3624 Жыл бұрын

I actually would appreciate a set if alcohol free episodes. Like on a regular basis. Once a month or so

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback. Cheers!

@harunsarkaya1740 Жыл бұрын

🎉🎉

@alex_hunter7098 Жыл бұрын

How much abv would a mocktail have if you just use regular bitters

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Not much, but still some.

@grat7323 Жыл бұрын

do more zero proof episodes!

@koenvanhooydonck829 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the book? 🙏🏻

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

I ordered it on Amazon. It was still available back then.

@maybespoon6153 Жыл бұрын

Just saw HTDs Dry January vid and was left unsatisfied, Exited for this series!

@makeitkozi Жыл бұрын

Yeah that dude was NOT feelin’ it

@jean-francoisdeltenre794 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Mister Kos, If the questions haven't been ask (I did look but did not found it) where did you found your copy of Zero? I have been reading quiete a lot of book on cocktails from liquid inteligence to dead rabbit book. Since my wife is not drinking a single drop of alcool is would be great to work on nice 0ABV cocktail for her.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Hi! I bought it on Amazon. I am not sure if it's still available. Maybe check out their official website.

@jean-francoisdeltenre794 Жыл бұрын

Indeed, i only found it in us import.

@jean-francoisdeltenre794 Жыл бұрын

Wife… it is lucky she us nice and that I love her…

@MrNateiyf Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! I make drinks for my coworkers but one is halal so now I can make drinks for my homie. 👍🏻

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Cheers!

@ezeessain6421 Жыл бұрын

Not for vegans but, the whole milk or the egg yolk, help to clarify the bitter? will dirty the bitter?

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't do this extra step for bitters because you might lose a lot of flavor.

@omyk1234 4 күн бұрын

Would you use the same proporions of ingredients while making regular aromatic bitters with alcohol?

@KevinKos 8 сағат бұрын

Probably no. I would make it differently.

@omyk1234 6 сағат бұрын

@@KevinKos Can i ask you about proportions which would you use?

@literaturegeek1570 6 ай бұрын

This made me laugh... We are not using alcohol for extraction, but instead, we use glycerol. Which... yes, it is not ethanol, but chemically speaking is still an alcohol. 😂

@wellynash4407 Жыл бұрын

Is this on Amazon

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Yes

@user-tb4mu2de7k Жыл бұрын

Can I make an alcoholic bitter with this recipe?

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

There are some alcoholic bitters recipes on my channel already. You might want to check them out. Cheers!

@analogdistortion Жыл бұрын

the stereo is the wrong way around. the sounds i see on the left are audible on the right

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting us know. We will pay closer attention to this in future episodes. Great observing, by the way! Cheers!

@analogdistortion Жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos Haha no worries! Cheers!

@walidaitouragh8422 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin 😍🙈 I'm Muslim I can't drink cocktails 💔 so plzr more vds like this , more mocktails nd recipe homemade free Gin nd free vodka or whiskey or cocktails like Old Cuban with zero alcohol plzzzz 💔💔💔

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad you like this episode. Cheers!

@schilling3003 Жыл бұрын

I understand non-alcoholic "spirits", but I don't get non-alcoholic bitters. The amount used is so small that there is no need to remove the alcohol. I don't see people looking for non-alcoholic vanilla extract.

@KevinKos Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input. Did you watch the whole episode? I am asking because the answer to your question is explained there.