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Plum Bitters: cocktail uses and amounts

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Short answer

Rosina and Sugar My Plums use plum bitters. Rosina lists 1 dash for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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At a glance

Start with Rosina

Rosina takes about 5 minutes and lists 1 dash of plum bitters.

J. E. Clapham's smoky revival of the Zaza, combining rouge quinquina, gin, mezcal, and plum bitters.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (3/5).

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Required in2
Optional in0
Methods represented1

Measurements and preparation

How much plum bitters should you use?

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2 cocktails using Plum Bitters

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Rosina cocktail on a dark studio background1 dash · Stirred

Rosina

5 min · View recipe →

Sugar My Plums cocktail on a dark studio background2 dash · Stirred

Sugar My Plums

5 min · View recipe →

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What to mix with plum bitters

These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.

01

Gin

Used with plum bitters in 1 of the linked recipe.

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02

Grape

Used with plum bitters in 1 of the linked recipe.

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03

Mezcal

Used with plum bitters in 1 of the linked recipe.

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Quick answers

Plum Bitters cocktail questions

Which cocktails use plum bitters?

Rosina and Sugar My Plums use plum bitters. Rosina lists 1 dash for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much plum bitters do I need for a cocktail?

Rosina lists 1 dash for 1 serving; Sugar My Plums lists 2 dash for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Rosina?

Alongside plum bitters, the required ingredients for Rosina are 45 ml quinquina, 30 ml gin, and 15 ml mezcal. Its stirred preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is plum bitters required or optional?

Plum Bitters is required in 2 of the 2 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 2638-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

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