Bitters, Cocktails, Alcoholic Beverages, Mixology, Apothecary, Herbalists, Angostura, Jerry Thomas, David A. Wondrich, The PDT Cocktail Book, The Craft of the Cocktail, Bittermens, Fee Brothers, Amaro, Aromatic Bitters, Orange Bitters, Craft Cocktails, Coc

Bitters are concentrated flavor extracts used to add complexity to cocktails, often with herbal or aromatic notes. Cocktails are mixed drinks combining spirits with flavorings, fruit, or other ingredients. Alcoholic beverages include any drink with ethanol, like wine, beer, or spirits. Mixology is the craft of creating and balancing cocktails. An apothecary historically prepared medicinal remedies with herbs, similar to how herbalists use plants for flavoring. Angostura is a famous brand of aromatic bitters. Jerry Thomas was a pioneering 19th-century bartender and author. David A. Wondrich is a drinks historian and writer. The PDT Cocktail Book and The Craft of the Cocktail are influential guides. Bittermens and Fee Brothers produce artisanal bitters and flavorings. Amaro is a bittersweet Italian herbal liqueur. Orange bitters add citrus complexity. Craft cocktails emphasize quality and creativity, often featuring handcrafted ingredients. Coc is a style of creative, often experimental, mixology.