Cocktail expert Adam Lantheaume isn’t afraid to tell the bitters truth. Making drinks without adding a dash or two of bitters is like cooking without seasoning. “We think of cocktail bitters as the ...

Fact number 1: a splash of bitters is the perfect addition to a cheeky beverage. (Lesser-known) fact number 2: bitters can also be a useful ingredient when it comes to cooking up those zesty meals in ...

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’ ...

In the Old West, snake oil salesmen wandered the plains, peddling their wares to unsuspecting folk. A good deal of their business was in health-giving tonics, which were little more than a mixture of ...

A variety of spices, herbs and other botanicals give bitters their intense flavour. Dan Toulgoet photo Making your own bitters at home is a lot easier than you may think. However, we need to ...

Herbalists and creative drinkers looking for a crafty activity this winter are in luck. In DIY Bitters: Reviving the Forgotten Flavor, Urban Moonshine cofounders Guido Masé and Jovial King offer a ...