Bitters are a class of liquors that are used as a cocktail ingredient and, more generally, as a flavoring agent in food. A typical cocktail recipe calls for a very small amount of bitters—usually just 1 or 2 drops.

Bitters are made by extracting flavors from various botanical ingredients, such as herbs, spices, barks, and fruits. The flavor profile of a particular bitters can vary significantly, depending on the ingredients used.

There are many different types of bitters available on …