This unique bitter finds its origin in New Orleans. In 1795 it was developed by pharmacist Antoine Amedie Peychaud. Originally intended as a medicine, the bitter added an extra dimension to drinks with cognac and brandy that he served to his friends. This slightly sweet, floral bitter is indispensable in the Sazerac cocktail, but is also delicious in a Manhattan, an Old-Fashioned, and other classic cocktails.