El Guapo Bitters

at , New Orleans , 70114 United States

1. Manufacturing
2. Food & Beverage
3. Food & Beverage Service & Distribution

Bitters - Tonic - Syrups Made by hand in New Orleans with as many local ingredients we can find. 10% Profits donated to wounded Veterans.

Description

We originally created a line of bitters for use at a local bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans. With mounting pressure from the folks behind Tales of the Cocktail and our fellow local bartenders we decided to create an organization that provided bartenders and consumers with what they wanted. At El Guapo we only use whole ingredients. No extracts, no essential oils, and no artificial flavorings are added to any of our products. We extract concentrated flavor from fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. We source all ingredients locally grown (New Orleans) if available. Other items are chosen as close as we can find to ensure the most regional product we can make. Bitters are the backbone and seasoning of a cocktail. When you think of food, if you don't put salt and/or pepper or other seasonings on your food it tastes flat, one-dimensional. That's the function bitters serve in a cocktail. They do bring subtle flavors to the drink, but in general the main function they perform is to act as a flavor enhancer. They amplify and bring out the flavor of the other ingredients and liquors. Bitters also provide the same function when added to food recipes. Our bitters are primarily glycerin based. We extract flavor from ingredients in 3 ways; glycerin, alcohol, and water. We remove all but a trace of the alcohol before bottling. This allows us to give a more concentrated and varied level of flavor than using only 1 extraction method. While there is little alcohol to carry aromas out of the bottle when you smell, once you add it to an alcoholic beverage it "blooms" and all the aroma will become stronger. Our bitters are designed to be able to be used by everyone and for a variety of applications. El Guapo Bitters donates 10% of our profits to support the men and women of our Armed Forces. Annually we donate that 10% of profits to the Semper Fi Fund for injured Marines. As a veteran I am committed to helping those who have served. I myself served in the Marine Corps. Which was where I picked up the nickname El Guapo. I am technically a disabled vet. But, I was lucky. I came out with a couple of bad knees and a little hearing loss. Some of my brothers and sisters in arms have not been so fortunate. Together maybe we can help make a difference for them. Thank you for taking the time to consider our products and what we do. Without your support our products would not have the exposure and impact they deserve.

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Summary

El Guapo Bitters is New Orleans based place and this enity listed in Food & Beverage Service & Distribution category. 70114.