makes 2 cups

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup grain alcohol (or 80+ proof vodka) 

1 tbsp quassia bark

3 tbsp Guelaguetza Black Mole Starter

1 cup water

¼ cup demerara sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add the alcohol, quassia bark, and mole paste to a glass jar. Muddle the mole to help it begin to break down. Cover with a lid and store for 7 days, shaking once everyday.
2. Strain the mixture making sure to reserve the solids.
3. Add the water and demerara sugar, and the strained mole and quassia to a pot. Cook the mixture on high heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Allow the mixture to cool, then combine it with the alcohol back in the jar. Store the mixture for an additional 5 days.
5. Strain the mixture through 100 grade cheesecloth, making sure not to press any of the solids. 
6. Store the finished bitters in a glass dash bottle, or glass bottle with a dropper.