Fee Brothers Bitters and Mixers

Fee Brothers makes cocktail bitters and mixers in Rochester, New York.

Updated Oct 20, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Liquor stores, kitchen shops and bar supply stores often stock Fee Brothers. The brand also sells direct online. Distributors carry it in many countries outside the US.

Professional insight

Bartenders buy Fee Brothers by flavor and base. They check whether each bottle contains alcohol before stocking it.

Glycerin base gives a sweeter, rounder taste than spirit bitters.
ABV differs a lot between flavors in the range.
Dasher tops matter for consistent dashes behind a bar.
Barrel aged versions taste stronger than the standard line.

Check the label

Exact flavor name, such as Old Fashion Aromatic or Black Walnut.
Alcohol by volume figure on the bottle.
Ingredient list, including any artificial colors.
Bottle size, often 5 oz or 150 ml for bitters.
Product type: bitters, syrup, brine or cordial mix.
Best-by date or batch code on syrups and mixes.
Rochester, New York address on the label.

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Fee Brothers brand facts

Founded: 1864; Some sources give 1863.
Home city: Rochester, New York
Bitters base: Vegetable glycerin; Flavor extracts still add alcohol to many bottles.

Types

Bitters

Aromatic, citrus, nut and spice flavors used by the dash.

Flavor syrups

Sweet syrups such as orgeat or falernum for mixed drinks.

Brines

Olive and pickle style brines for savory cocktails.

Botanical waters

Floral waters such as rose or orange flower for aroma.

Fee Foam

A foaming agent used in place of egg white.

Variety packs

Sets of small bottles for trying several flavors.

Safe use

Read the ABV line if you avoid alcohol completely.
Check colors and allergens if you have sensitivities.
Keep bottles away from children.

Storage

Keep bitters capped and away from heat and sun.
Refrigerate syrups after opening if the label says so.
Wipe dasher tops to stop sticky buildup.
Use opened syrups by the date on the bottle.

Common questions

Are Fee Brothers bitters alcohol free?: Not all of them. The base is glycerin, but extracts add alcohol. Check each label.
What is the best Fee Brothers flavor to start with?: Aromatic and orange flavors suit the widest range of classic cocktails.
Does Fee Brothers sell outside the US?: Yes. Importers and specialty shops sell it in Canada, Australia and Europe.