Robert answers a viewer’s question about bitters in this episode of The Cocktail Spirit. Specifically, he discusses basic “rules” when using bitters in cocktails. Similar to the Daiquiri, the Captain’s Blood Cocktail is typically made with a darker, Jamaican rum rather than a lighter style rum; any dark rum will do. The main difference you will find is that the measurements of both lime juice and simple syrup are reduced significantly allowing the rum and bitters to really shine. Building off the base of the Daiquiri (or a rum sour), this cocktail contains aromatic bitters that elevate it to a new height of complexity. Some recipes will also contain Falernum. If you have it, try the drink both with and without Falernum and let us know what you think.