Homemade Chocolate Bitters

Combine the first batch of ingredients with bourbon Combine the cacao nibs, vanilla bean, cardamom pods, and bourbon in a large glass jar with a sealable lid, cap tightly, and shake well. Rest the jar on a shelf at room temperature for 1 week, shaking once every day Add the remaining bitters ingredients After 1 week, add the gentian, wild cherry bark, wormwood, cinnamon stick, and black walnut leaf, shaking or stirring to integrate. Sam Schick Rest the jar at room temperature for 1 more week, shaking once every day Strain the bitters After these 2 weeks, place a funnel over another clear glass jar, and lining it with cheesecloth or your superbag, and strain the mixture. Sam Schick Strain a second time and bottle Clean out the filter and the original glass jar. Strain the liquid once more, for a much clearer, cleaner mix. Transfer to smaller (2-6oz), dark-colored bottles using a funnel. Store in a cool, dark place. Sam Schick