How Do You Make Bitters My Mad Scientist Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

• 200 ml High-proof spirit (vodka or grain alcohol, 40-50% ABV)
• 50 ml Bourbon, Brandy, or Rye Whiskey (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Dried gentian root (approximately 10g)
• 1 tablespoon Dried wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) (approximately 5g)
• 1 teaspoon Dried orange peel (approximately 3g)
• 1 teaspoon Dried lemon peel (approximately 3g)
• 1/2 teaspoon Coriander seeds (approximately 1.5g)
• 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom pods, crushed (approximately 1.5g)
• 1/4 teaspoon Allspice berries (approximately 0.75g)
• 1/4 teaspoon Cloves (approximately 0.75g)
• 1/4 teaspoon Black peppercorns (approximately 0.75g)
• 1/4 teaspoon Dried chamomile flowers (approximately 0.75g)
• 1/4 teaspoon Anise seeds (approximately 0.75g)
• A small piece of cinnamon stick (approximately 2.5 cm)
• 1-2 tablespoons Simple syrup (optional)