Here's what you need to know about using bitters to make better drinks. Maksym Fesenko / Shutterstock If chefs rely on a proverbial spice rack to make their food more flavorful, then the bartenders’ ...

Method: In a 1-liter glass jar or bottle with a locking lid, combine all the ingredients except the filtered water. Shake well to combine. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for three weeks. Every ...

Lately, one Angeleno has been telling bartenders to keep adding bitters to her Champagne cocktail “until it’s the color of my prom dress.” That’s way more than a dash or two -- it takes about a ...

Make vinaigrette: In a blender, process oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, bitters, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste until emulsified. (Alternatively, shake ingredients in a jar.) Adjust seasoning ...

It is theorized that humans are the only species that embraces bitterness. A sensation that once indicated poison, or danger, bitter now is embraced as one the five tastes that create complexity and ...

Aromatic bitters are like seasoning for cocktails, but it can be hard to know what to reach for. We asked experts to ...

In the perfect old fashioned cocktail is a quick dash or two of aromatic bitters. From one bottle of bitters you could make hundreds of cocktails, but that’s not the only way to drain the container.

Around the turn of the millennium, when the nascent craft-bartending community discovered vintage bar books from the 19th century, re-creating classic cocktails was a huge challenge. Many of the ...