Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas

Gone are the days when a lonely bottle of Angostura bitters held court behind the bar. A cocktail renaissance has swept across the country, inspiring in bartenders and their thirsty patrons a new fascination with the ingredients, techniques, and traditions that make the American cocktail so special. And few ingredients have as rich a history or serve as fundamental a role in our beverage heritage as bitters.

Whatever you're a professional looking to take your game to the next level or just a DIY-type interested in homemade potables, Bitters has a dozen recipes for customized blends - ranging from Apple to Coffee-Pecan to Root Beer bitter - as well as tips on sourcing ingredients and step-by-step instructions fit for amateur and seasoned food crafters alike.