Some of the ingredients require a little sleuthing, but luckily NYC is a great place to hunt for rare spices. Sahadi’s in Cobble Hill is a good spot for Brooklynites, while Manhattan folks can hit up ...

Likewise, bitters elevate a drink and add complexity. She suggests starting off by incorporating bitters into drinks you already know and love: Try orange bitters in a margarita, cardamom or hazelnut ...

DIY kitchen crafts are everywhere: cheese-making sets, beer brewing boxes, even grow-your-own-mushrooms logs. But until now, you’d have been hard-pressed to find a make-your-own bitters kit. Starting ...