Bitter Truth Olive Bitters will add Mediterranean aromas to your drinks with its delicate green olive flavors, soft hints of salt, notes of brine, mustard, sage, and thyme. They are a perfect match for all white spirits like vodka, gin, and blanco tequila. Challenged by their creativity, bartenders have found excellent uses in many aperitif-style drinks, particularly in combination with sherry, vermouths, and other fortified wines.