Bitters recipe

Become a master mixologist, no special training necessary.

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning samples the ingredients and molecules that lend the cocktail flavorings their pungency

Something different to our usual elderflower cordial and champagne that’s a gnat’s heavier on the alcohol.

How to make homemade cocktail bitters and what to do with them.

In December of 2011, we started playing with bitters. Today, we explore how craft meets cocktail with Jesse Goldstein. Read on to learn how to make variations of your own of cocktail bitters and how to use this relatively simple ingredient to add complex layers to your own drinks: It was in 1806 when the... Read on

In December of 2011, we started playing with bitters. Today, we explore how craft meets cocktail with Jesse Goldstein. Read on to learn how to make variations of your own of cocktail bitters and how to use this relatively simple ingredient to add complex layers to your own drinks: It was in 1806 when the... Read on

Thinking about making your own bitters? This all-purpose guide to making and bottling homemade bitters will show you. Get started at Liquor.com.

Making an elderberry winter tonic for your family is really pretty simple. I used to pay a ton of money for this very same medicine each year before I knew how to make my own. These instructions are for fresh elderberries, but you can also use dried ones, in case there aren't any elder trees in your area. Even if you need to buy the berries instead of collecting them for free, it's a much cheaper option for getting this great medicine, and totally worth the small effort of making it. And…

Our pantry, freezer, and fridge are stocked with organic whole foods. I feel incredibly fortunate to have access to such high quality ingredients, many originating here in Vermont and some from ar…

photos by Jared Smith I’m always a sucker for cute jars, and lately I’ve caught myself wanting to buy the insanely expensive bitters jars to add to my bar cart collection almost strictly for the look of them (please tell me I’m not the only one who wants this?!). I’ve resisted…

Learn how to make homemade cocktail bitters for your favorite drink recipes - or as a healthy supplement to your daily diet. They also make great DIY gifts!

Gussy up your next bourbon-based cocktail with these fragrant bitters.

Part two of our homemade bitters extravaganza takes shape in the form of grapefruit lavender bitters. Seriously, what could be better than the combination of these two flavors?! Combining them in the form of a cocktail? Bingo. Grapefruit lavender bitters is essentially 100 proof vodka infused with a melange of zest and herbs to achieve a high flavor potency, and thus only a few drops are needed to add a complex kick of citrus to any cocktail, my most recent fave being the Sparkling Lillet…