Crawfish Boil Bitters
Savory Cajun bitters Ā· 4 fl oz Ā· Alcohol free
A whole Louisiana crawfish boil in a dasher bottle. Dash it into a Bloody Mary, or straight into the pot.
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Tasting notes
Nose: clove, allspice and bay leaf.
Palate: garlic, onion and celery with cracked black pepper.
Finish: warm and savory with gentle heat. Think flavorful Cajun spice, not five-alarm.
Ingredients and nutrition
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Celery, Garlic, Onion, Spices.
Nutrition: 0 calories, 0g sugar and 0mg sodium per 1/2 tsp serving. Alcohol free. No sugar added.
How to use it
Start with a few dashes in a Bloody Mary, a dirty martini or a michelada, then taste and adjust. In the kitchen, add a tablespoon to marinades, dips, soups and seafood. Dash over raw oysters for instant magic.
Shipping and returns
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Louisiana Spice in Every Drop š¦āØ
Crawfish Boil Bitters are one of our most unique creations, crafted to capture the flavors of a classic Cajun boil. Aromatic, savory, and gently spicy, these bitters feature clove, anise, allspice, pepper, onion, garlic, and bay for an unmistakably Louisiana profile. They bring heat, depth, and serious personality to anything you mix and are theĀ piĆØce de rĆ©sistanceĀ in our Bloody Mary Mixer!
How to Mix:
A bar essential for Bloody Mary lovers, these bitters are the piĆØce de rĆ©sistance in our award winning Bloody Mary Mixer. They shine in savory drinks, spicy martinis, and anything that benefits from a kick of Cajun flavor. Add a tablespoon to marinades, fold into pimento cheese, or dash them over raw oysters for instant magic. There are endless ways to use them and every one tastes like Louisiana. For the record, no crawfish were harmed in the making of this bottle.
Why You Will Love It:
ā¢ Classic Cajun boil flavor in liquid form
ā¢ Aromatic spice with gentle heat
ā¢ Alcohol free and spirit optional
ā¢ Woman owned and made in New Orleans
ā¢ Winner: NOLA Bloody Mary Festival
From weekend brunch to backyard boils, Crawfish Boil Bitters bring Louisiana heat and hospitality to any bar cart or kitchen. Scroll through the images to view ingredients and nutrition info. Bring home a bottle and taste the flavor that made us famous.
Are these bitters very spicy?
They have gentle heat. Enough to bring warmth and personality without overwhelming your drink. Think flavorful Cajun spice, not blow your head off heat.
Can I use these in cooking?
Yes. They shine in marinades, dips, seafood dishes, pimento cheese, soups, and sauces. A tablespoon adds instant Louisiana flavor to almost anything.
Do these bitters contain crawfish?
No. They capture the flavor profile of a Cajun boil but do not contain any seafood so not to worry, no crawfish were harmed in the making of this product!
For more FAQ, visit our main FAQ page!
A Quick Note on Sustainability:
Here in New Orleans, we live on the front lines of climate change. We hand-dip each bottle in wax to avoid adding single use plastic seals to landfills. We use glass packaging and print our labels on recycled kraft paper for maximum sustainability. The apothecary look and feel of our packaging is as intentional as it is beautiful. Weāre here to make delicious drinks and help keep Louisiana on the map ā literally. [Read more about how we keep it clean and green.]
What are Crawfish Boil Bitters?
Bitters are concentrated flavor. A few dashes season a drink the way salt and pepper season a dish. Ours are made with glycerin instead of alcohol, so they are alcohol free and work in any glass, with or without the booze.
Crawfish Boil Bitters capture a classic Cajun boil: clove, anise, allspice, pepper, onion, garlic and bay. Savory, aromatic and gently spicy.
Award winning. 9x Good Food Award winners. Crawfish Boil is the secret ingredient in our Bloody Mary Mixer, which won the New Orleans Bloody Mary Festival.
Tasting notes
Nose
Clove, allspice and bay leaf.
Palate
Garlic, onion and celery with cracked black pepper.
Finish
Warm and savory. Flavorful Cajun spice that builds gently.
Ways to use it
- The finishing touch in a Bloody Mary or Bloody Maria.
- A savory twist on a dirty martini or a michelada.
- A few dashes in a spicy margarita for depth.
- A tablespoon in marinades for shrimp, chicken or pork.
- Folded into pimento cheese, dips and deviled eggs.
- Dashed over raw oysters, gumbo or soup right before serving.
- A virgin Bloody Mary with all the flavor and none of the booze.
- Tomato juice, lemon and a few dashes over ice.
- Sparkling water with lime and a dash for a savory spritz.
Cocktails and dishes made with it
Ingredients and nutrition
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Celery, Garlic, Onion, Spices.
Size
4 fl oz
- Alcohol free
- No sugar added
- No artificial anything
- Made in New Orleans
Nutrition facts
| Serving size | 1/2 tsp (2 mL) |
| Servings per bottle | 48 |
| Calories | 0 |
| Total fat | 0g |
| Sodium | 0mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 0g |
| Total sugars | 0g (0g added) |
| Protein | 0g |
Why El Guapo
- Award winning. 9x Good Food Award winners. Crawfish Boil is the secret ingredient in our Bloody Mary Mixer, which won the New Orleans Bloody Mary Festival.
- Woman owned and made in New Orleans. Founded by Christa Cotton, a James Beard Foundation Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Fellow.
- Impeccable sourcing. Real ingredients, no artificial anything.
- Packaged with care. Glass bottles, hand dipped wax and labels printed on recycled kraft paper.
Crawfish Boil vs our other savory bitters
| Crawfish Boil | Gumbo | Fuego | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavor | Cajun boil spice: clove, allspice, garlic, onion, bay | Creole cooking: tomato, filƩ, bell pepper, celery, thyme | Bright and spicy: citrus, cilantro, habanero, jalapeƱo |
| Heat | Gentle | Mild | Hot |
| Best in | Bloody Mary, oysters, marinades | Martinis, Bloody Mary, soups | Margaritas, micheladas, salsa |
| Price | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 |
| You are here | Shop Gumbo | Shop Fuego |
Questions about bitters
Are Crawfish Boil Bitters alcoholic?
No. They are made with glycerin instead of alcohol, so they are alcohol free and spirit optional.
What are bitters, exactly?
A concentrated flavoring used a few dashes at a time. Think of them as the seasoning for your drinks.
How much should I use?
Start with a few dashes per drink and adjust to taste. In cooking, a tablespoon goes a long way.
Are they very spicy?
Gentle heat. Enough warmth to bring personality without overwhelming your drink.
Do they contain crawfish or seafood?
No. They capture the flavor of a Cajun boil without any seafood. No crawfish were harmed in the making of this bottle.
Do they have sugar or calories?
No sugar added and 0 calories per serving.
Can I cook with them?
Yes. They shine in marinades, dips, seafood, pimento cheese, soups and sauces.
How many servings are in a bottle?
About 48 servings of 1/2 teaspoon each.
Make it a gift
Building a gift for the Bloody Mary lover in your life? Pair Crawfish Boil with our Bloody Mary Mixer, build your own bitters set, or send a craft cocktail gift box.
