bitter orange

noun

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Supplements that may increase blood pressure include licorice, bitter orange, guarana, Saint-John’s-wort, caffeine, and yohimbe. Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025 Made in Turino and inspired by bitters of the region, this aperitivo balances bitter orange with loads of botanicals for something flavorful enough to replace Aperol in any cocktail for something less sugary. Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025 For Worse makes ultra-concentrated mocktails—Rose City Spritz packs berries, cherries, and bitter orange into a petite can for a lovely slow-sipper. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025 Aside from margaritas, Grand Marnier offers nuance to a variety of cocktails including a riff on Tom Collins by using the bitter orange liqueur in place of a gin base for a fresher option (1.5 oz Grand Marnier, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 barspoons simple syrup, 3 oz soda water). Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bitter orange

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bitter orange was in 1849

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“Bitter orange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bitter%20orange. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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