Homemade bitters

You can use vodka or whiskey, if you prefer, in lieu of the rum. Note that the higher the proof (ABV), the better the extraction of flavors, so feel free to use any of those spirits with a higher alcohol level. I made the gentian root optional but it adds a husky bitterness that I find really makes the bitters, better. You can find it at herbalists, natural foods stores, or online at Penn Herb, Mountain Rose Herbs, and Etsy. You can also play around with the spices. A bit of cinnamon, a…

These homemade cocktail bitters recipes make it easy to create your own unique bitters for drinks. Instead of buying off the shelf, you can get creative and invent your own delicious bitters with any flavors you like.

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Making homemade aromatic bitters is an excellent way to slash your cocktail-making budget. You can infuse a spicy, herbaceous bottle of your own using mostly easy-to-find ingredients. No expensive equipment is needed to make bitters but if you can gather up everything on this list your life will be much easier.

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If you’ve bellied up to a craft cocktail bar lately, you’ve likely noticed little bottles of concentrated spirit-and-botanical infusions adorning the bar top. These are homemade bitters, and they’re not so hard to make. These bitters are often the handiwork of the team behind the bar — and they run the gamut from the very versatile for a broad array of drink recipes, to very specific and esoteric flavors suited to just one or two drinks.

Cocktail bitters are one of the easiest ways to add complexity to a drink. Learn more about how to use this incredible, versatile ingredient.

Here's how to make your own bottle of homemade bitters, whether it's for your own bar cart at home or as the perfect gift for the man in your life.