Ms Betters Kola Bitters

Ms Better's Kola Bitters is a distinctive cocktail bitter that captures the complex, bittersweet flavor of kola nut—a traditional West African ingredient that has influenced soft drinks and cocktail culture for over a century. Crafted by Ms Better's Bitters using high-quality, all-natural ingredients, these bitters showcase the earthy, slightly bitter, and subtly sweet character of kola nut along with complementary spices and botanicals that create depth and versatility. Kola nut has a rich history in both traditional medicine and beverage production, most famously as an original ingredient in cola soft drinks, and these bitters honor that heritage while providing modern bartenders with a unique tool for adding nostalgic cola-like complexity without the sweetness or artificial flavors of syrups. Just a few dashes can add layers of bittersweet depth, subtle caffeine notes, and earthy complexity that work beautifully across numerous cocktail styles and spirits.

The bitters present a dark brown color and an inviting aroma of kola nut, warm spices, and subtle cola-like notes with hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and earthy botanicals. The flavor profile is bittersweet and complex with the distinctive earthy-nutty character of kola balanced by warm spices and gentle sweetness that creates nostalgic cola associations without being sugary or one-dimensional. A few dashes work exceptionally well in whiskey and bourbon cocktails where they add vintage cola character, complement rum drinks with earthy depth, enhance gin and vodka cocktails, and can even elevate simple mixed drinks by adding sophisticated bitter complexity. The kola character pairs particularly well with brown spirits and works beautifully in Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, or whiskey and cola variations where it adds artisanal depth. Beyond cocktails, creative bartenders use these bitters in craft sodas, simple syrups, or even coffee where a touch of kola complexity is desired. Whether you're building a comprehensive bitters collection, seeking to add nostalgic cola character to cocktails without sweetness, or looking for unique ingredients that bring historical depth and earthy complexity to your drinks, Ms Better's Kola Bitters delivers authentic kola nut flavor and professional versatility in every concentrated dash.