Originally sold as a medicinal tincture in the 19th century, bitters are often one of the most overlooked cocktail ingredients. However, any experienced bartender will tell you that just a few drops ...

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’ ...

This cult-favorite cocktail stars Angostura bitters in an unlikely leading role, shaken with rye whiskey, lemon juice, and orgeat. The Trinidad Sour proves bold specs can deliver harmony.

Local producers of cocktail bitters and digestifs see potential for growth with both craft cocktail fans and those looking to ...

ROCHESTER, NY -- You could say Fee Brothers. of Rochester has been the Noah’s Ark of the American cocktail scene. For much of the 20th century it was the only American producer of cocktail bitters -- ...

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Bitters: Things are getting spicier by the minute on the bar scene. Cocktail expert Adam Lantheaume isn't afraid to tell the bitters truth. Making drinks without adding a dash or two of bitters is ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. I have about seven bottles of cocktail bitters ...