A row of unlabeled bottles of bitters next to cocktail shakers on a marble bar - Jadkins333/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When a cocktail calls for a unique ...

Shaking (or stirring) up a bracing, perfectly balanced cocktail has become a coveted craft skill for home bartenders in recent years. We strive to present guests with a well-made daiquiri or margarita ...

“Boring damned people. All over the earth. Propagating more boring damned people. What a horror show. The earth swarmed with them.” To set the stage: In 2009, bartenders Kirk Estopinal and Maksym ...

So what are bitters, anyway? Bitters are defined as alcohol infused with a blend of “botanicals,” including spices, leaves, bark, roots, fruit and/or herbs. They have been around for centuries and ...

Two centuries is a long time to keep a secret. The House of Angostura, the producer of Angostura bitters, has managed to do just that. The brand recently celebrated its 200th anniversary in Port of ...