Bear Root Bitters

What’s a shrub?
Not a bush—but a tangy, time-tested drinking vinegar made with fruit, herbs, and raw apple cider vinegar. Add a splash to sparkling water, cocktails, or even dressings for a bright, botanical kick.

We don’t just forage, we listen.
Every walk into the wilderness reminds us to tread lightly and harvest with care.

We start with fresh, organic ginger and turmeric — not dried, not powdered. Raw roots, cracked open to release their heat, color, and immune support. From there, the rest comes together slow and simple.

Shown here: Wildfire Cider ingredients mid-process — Swipe ➡️ to hear that snap crack and pop

Your body knows the difference, and it deserves the real thing.
That’s why we only use organic and wild crafted ingredients-no shortcuts, just pure plants.

Featured: Wildfire Cider ingredients in process

Bitters bring balance.
In drinks and in life, a little complexity makes everything richer.

Scroll for our Whiskey Sour Recipe, highlighting our Aromatic Bitters.

Nature is our partner, not our resource.
Every bottle of our bitters carriers the quiet wisdom of the wild.

Did you know horseradish root is packed with powerful benefits?
It’s low in calories, high in fiber, and a natural ally for healthy digestion.
Horseradish acts as a cholagogue, encouraging your gallbladder to release bile - an essential part of keeping your digestive system running smoothly. Plus, it’s loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C, helping to strengthen your immune system and boost white blood cell activity.
Horseradish root isn’t a main ingredient for our Fire Cider just because it’s spicy - it can have some serious health benefits!
Foods Medicine

A snowy Sunday, a good game, and a hot cocoa in hand-pretty much the perfect way to spend the day. A dash of our cacao coffee bitters makes it even better. ❄️🍫🍹

Warm up with a soothing and savory tea—just add a shot of 🔥Wildfire Cider🔥and a splash of lemon juice to a cup of hot water. With a hint of citrus, this cozy drink is perfect for the changing seasons, a natural cold remedy, and a flavorful way to unwind.

Wildfire Tea 🔥🍋🫖
1 oz Wildfire Cider
3 oz Hot Water
1/2 oz Lemon Juice

A cocktail recipe for cozy times by the fire.

The Homesick Vermonter

2oz Whiskey
4oz Apple Cider
1 bar spoon Maple Syrup75oz Lemon Juice
3 Dashes Bear Root Old Fashioned Aromatic Bitters

Garnish with apple slices, cinnamon stick, star anise and rimmed with cinnamon sugar.

***If extremely homesick***
Drizzle maple syrup in the glass before adding ice and straining.

Some say “the best espresso martini you’ve ever had,” others say “you just made that up, it’s different every time.”

I always reply, “Theory is sometimes different than reality. Drink your Espresso Martino so we can go disco dance spooky to some techno goth.”

Espresso Coco Martino

2oz vodka
1oz Coffee Liqueur
1oz Espresso
1/2 oz Crème de Cacao (sub simple syrup)
3 Dashes of Bear Root Cacao Coffee Bitters

(Optional splash of half and half or oat milk)

Shaken and strained in martini glass
Garnish with coffee beans and dusted with Cacao powder

Apples and pumpkins and warming spices for the spooky season and changing colors. The margarita that’s less for a lazy beach day and more for the crunching of leaves on a midnight walk through a graveyard. Enjoy the harvest.

// Cosecha Margarita //

2oz Mezcal
3oz Apple Cider
1oz Blood Orange Juice
1/2oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
3 Dashed Bear Root Old Fashioned Aromatic Bitters
Black Lava Salt (charcoal salt)

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Rim glass with Black Lava Salt
Add Mezcal, Apple Cider, Blood Orange Juice, Lime Juice and Pumpkin Pie Spice to a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into rimmed cocktail glass.