“Bitters,” explains Christa Cotton, CEO of El Guapo Bitters, “add complexity to cocktails and bring forward different expressions within spirits.” They shine in non-alcoholic ...

Next time, I suggest you try adding a few drops of these recommended bitters to give the drinks a truly gourmet overhaul. Read more: 13 Liquors Your Home Bar Should Have White Russian ...

One of her favorite methods to incorporate bitters into a cocktail comes from author, spirits educator, and "ice expert," ...

“Adding chocolate to a cocktail can surprise and delight,” says Christa Cotton, CEO of El Guapo Bitters. “It’s not an everyday flavor profile in drinks. It’s nostalgic and adds a bit of ...

"Bitters balance the other flavors in a drink—sweet, bright, spicy—and bind them into something more cohesive." They also add a certain oomph that other ingredients simply can't match.

Some bitters may add a refreshing, lighter note, while others may add a deeper, darker nuance to the drink. Want more great food writing and recipes? Subscribe to Salon Food's newsletter ...

Take a cue from the cocktail world and start with a few dashes, keeping in mind that you can typically add more (unless you're baking with them). But if you're using nonalcoholic bitters ...

“I personally believe that bitters are an excellent way to add flavor to non-alcoholic cocktails,” notes Ian Boston McCaffery, bartender at Pivo in Austin, Texas. “But I think it is the bar ...