
Characteristics
Peychaud's aromatic bitters were created by Antoine Amdee Peychaud in 1795 in New Orleans. A pharmacist by trade, he kept his own shop at No. 123 Royal Street. There he created the 'American aromatic bitter cordial', which he sold as a medicinal tonic. Antoine also served his bitters with brandy and other spirits. Many bars in New Orleans began using it, including the Sazerac Coffee House, which is rumored to have created the Sazerac cocktail by adding Peychaud's aromatic bitter.
Product Description
Characteristics
Peychaud's aromatic bitters were created by Antoine Amdee Peychaud in 1795 in New Orleans. A pharmacist by trade, he kept his own shop at No. 123 Royal Street. There he created the 'American aromatic bitter cordial', which he sold as a medicinal tonic. Antoine also served his bitters with brandy and other spirits. Many bars in New Orleans began using it, including the Sazerac Coffee House, which is rumored to have created the Sazerac cocktail by adding Peychaud's aromatic bitter.