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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

Bitters are like salt and pepper to bartenders: A good drink-maker will season cocktails with a shake of bitters to bring balance and lift flavor. You’re likely familiar with some of the most common ...

If you’ve ever added a splash of hot sauce to a sandwich or grain bowl, you understand the basics of cocktail bitters. Sold in small bottles and doled out by the dash, bitters are aromatic extracts ...

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 ...