Handcrafted Bitters: Simple Recipes for Artisanal Bitters and the Cocktails that Love Them

With more bitters recipes than any other book--and twice as many cocktail recipes to try them out--Handcrafted Bitters belongs on the shelf of every cocktail enthusiast, kitchen crafter, foodie, and happy drunk.

An expert at simplifying professional techniques for the DIYer, Will Budiaman has created an easy-to-use and adventurous guide that provides all the tools needed to craft your own bitters and take your cocktails to the next level. Seasonal bitters and cocktail recipes, professional tips and tricks, and plenty of cocktail lore and wisdom demystify the art of making bitters at home.

Complete with a foreword by Doug Dalton, owner of Future Bars--including San Francisco's Bourbon & Branch, Local Edition, and Swig--and expert advice from the founders of Scrappy's Bitters and Hella Bitters, Handcrafted Bitters is your complete guide to making your own bitters...and the cocktails that love them.

Recipes include: Orange-Fennel Bitters, Habanero Bitters, Lemongrass Bitters, Rhubarb Bitters, Chocolate Bitters, Grapefruit Bitters, and more!

Author:

Will Budiaman

publisher:

Rockridge Press

language:

English

Number of pages:

219 pp.

Print date:

2015

Casablanca Review:

If you're a home bartender, cocktail enthusiast, or curious crafter looking to explore the world of bitters, Handcrafted Bitters is a must-have addition to your bar library.

Unlike many bitters books that only scratch the surface, this guide offers 25 well-explained bitters recipes alongside 56 cocktail recipes that show you exactly how to use them. From classic combinations to seasonal favorites, the recipes are thoughtfully organized by time of year—making it easy to match flavors with the seasons and elevate your cocktail game year-round.

The writing is approachable, and the instructions are clear enough for beginners while still engaging for more advanced mixers. You’ll also find a brief but insightful history of bitters that helps ground the recipes in tradition.

Whether you're just getting into handcrafted cocktails or you're expanding your mixology skills, this book delivers practical value and creative inspiration. Highly recommended for anyone interested in DIY cocktail ingredients or building a personalized home bar.

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