Bitters

Bitters are cocktail flavorings made from aromatic herbs and fruits, added to drinks in “dashes.” It’s possible to make your own bitters, though it’s quite a long process and requires offbeat ingredients like cinchona bark and gentian root. If you’re pressed for time (or resources), we recommend buying bitters and using them to craft your own delicious cocktails. A dash of orange bitters does wonders for a simple blueberry margarita, and celery bitters add a surprising twist to this whiskey cocktail. Whether you’re a seasoned bartender or an aspiring mixologist, check out F&W’s guide to bitters for tried and tested recipes.

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A Sichuan Spin on the Classic Negroni

A Sichuan Spin on the Classic Negroni

At Jing Bar in Chengdu, this spiced-up version of the classic Italian aperitivo cocktail pairs perfectly with regional cuisine.
The Best New Bitter Liqueur for Campari Fans

The Best New Bitter Liqueur for Campari Fans

We took the Riserva Speciale Bitter for a test-drive in three cocktails.
The Doubting Duck

The Doubting Duck

Washington, DC, bartender Derek Brown calls The Doubting Duck his ideal aperitif because while it's low-proof, it's also amazingly complex. He loves the manzanilla sherry's savory edge, which makes the drink incredibly food-friendly. Slideshow: More Easy Cocktail Recipes This recipe originally appeared in the Food & Wine 2016 Cocktails book.
Rock 'n' Rolla

Rock 'n' Rolla

"I love this drink because it is immensely accessible and easy to make," says Bay Area bartender Chris Lane. "Really it's just a bourbon sour with a little flourish of spice and apple." Lane's inspiration for the drink: a local biodynamic apple cider. Slideshow: More Easy Cocktail Recipes This recipe originally appeared in the Food & Wine 2016 Cocktails book.
8 Ultra-Simple Cocktails Made with Booze, Bitters and Not Much Else

8 Ultra-Simple Cocktails Made with Booze, Bitters and Not Much Else

Here, eight brilliant, ultra-simple cocktail ideas.
How to Buy Bitters for Your Home Bar

How to Buy Bitters for Your Home Bar

We are in a bitters boom.

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This DIY Bitters Kit Will Immediately Up Your Bartending Cred

This DIY Bitters Kit Will Immediately Up Your Bartending Cred

You’ve mastered home-brewed IPA, and have infused gin with every herb you can find. What comes next for the budding amateur mixologist? DIY bitters—and one company just created the perfect starter pack.
Figgy-Orange Bitters

Figgy-Orange Bitters

The bark, roots and other more esoteric ingredients used to make bitters can be found at dandelionbotanical.com.    Reinvented Classic Cocktails  
Cranberry-Anise Bitters

Cranberry-Anise Bitters

Alejandro

Alejandro

Gastronaut: How to Make Bitters

Gastronaut: How to Make Bitters

New Spiced Bitters from Cocktail Master Dale DeGroff

New Spiced Bitters from Cocktail Master Dale DeGroff

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