Once used for medicinal purposes, today's flavor-packed cocktail bitters are spice-laden, herbal extracts that can transform a drink with a mere drop or two. As the name suggests, the alcoholic ...

A FORMER executive director of Angostura has quietly launched Caroni Aromatic Bitters, a direct competitor to Angostura ...

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 ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date.

In the vast tapestry of the cocktail world, there exists an unsung hero — bitters. With their complex flavors and rich history, bitters have reemerged as a force to be reckoned with, captivating ...

Bartenders’ recent fascination with bitters — the mysterious potions sold in little apothecary bottles — has created a market for all sorts of variations. There are citrus bitters, maple bitters, ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON, DC - Bitters photographed in Washington, DC. (Photo by Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post via Getty Images). The use of bitters in classic cocktails dates back decades. Generally, the ...

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 ...