Bitters

Bitters are made with various bitter herbs, barks, and other flavorings, with an alcoholic base (often rum). They are not intended for neat consumption, due to their very (and unsurprisingly) bitter flavor, but when added to an Old-Fashioned cocktail, or a Manhattan, they impart all sorts of complexity, bringing maturity and great depth.

Did you know? In Trinidad and Tobago, Angostura bitters are often added to coffee – well worth trying!