Details: Complex, compelling, and with more than a bit of contrarian attitude evident in the ingredient list, Honest John Sarsaparilla Bitters recall dusty mining town boardwalks, swinging saloon doors, and brassy barkeeps of yore. This crazy-like-a-fox combination of various roots (sassafras, sarsaparilla, licorice, and dandelion, to name a few) is the foundation for a surprisingly versatile bitters with notes of spearmint, wild cherry, ginger, and star anise. Some might even say it has sweet base notes recalling raisin and dried stone fruits, but we’re not ones to quibble over such details. Sarsaparilla Bitters are best paired with similarly audacious spirits, such as rye whiskey, bourbon, or rum.

Size: 4oz