What Are Bitters And How Do You Use Them In Cocktails? - Chowhound

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. 5PH/Shutterstock While many people think of, say, gin or whiskey when they think of cocktails, several of these drinks just wouldn't be the same if it weren't for a drop or two of bitters. These herbal extracts are tiny in amount but mighty in flavor, and they can change a drink from basic to beautifully complex. Bitters have a long history and started, as…