Bitters

The origins of bitters go back to the ancient Egyptians, who may have infused medicinal herbs in jars of wine. This practice was further developed during the Middle Ages, when the availability of distilled alcohol coincided with a renaissance in pharmacognosy, which made possible more-concentrated herbal bitters and tonic preparations.

Did you know… Angostura bitters, which continue to be a key component of many cocktails today, were originally promoted as a stomach remedy in 19th century America.