Spruce Bitters & Spruce Martini

Spruce is a centuries-old foraged ingredient that is rather underused today. The needles are packed with vitamin C, which inspired Captain Cook to use them in beer to help his crew fend off scurvy,* but we think we’ve discovered a better way to enjoy their woodland essence. It’s the young, bright-green spruce tips that tend to get the nod from recipe revivalists – they can be eaten raw or even pickled – but you don’t need to use the new spring growth i