cochineal


Type:

Non-alcoholic additives, juices mixers

Description:

Generic red dye derived from the carapace of the insect bearing the same name. Widely used as a colorant in drinks, bitters, and other potations in the 19th century and, per the FDA, still safe for consumption today.

Flavor:

unflavored

Availability:

Rare

Substitute:

other red food coloring

Some popular cocktails with cochineal: