{"product_id":"9780760387436-diy-bitters","title":"DIY Bitters","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviving the Forgotten Flavor - A Guide to Making Your Own Bitters for Bartenders, Cocktail Enthusiasts, Herbalists, and More\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDIY Bitters\u003c\/i\u003e a how-to-guide that explores the history and health benefits of bitters, and shows you how to make your own bitters at home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake your own bitters at home to enhance your medicine cabinet, and your bar.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Used since the Middle Ages, bitters are made by \u003cb\u003ecombining various plant botanicals and\/or spices with 100-proof alcohol\u003c\/b\u003e and letting them sit until the bitter and medicinal qualities have been extracted. Just a small amount of the resulting liquid can then be used to stimulate the digestive system and promote healthy digestion. This is why “apertifs” and “digestifs” are so popular—both then and now!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDIY Bitters\u003c\/i\u003e is a how-to guide that explores \u003cb\u003ethe history and health benefits\u003c\/b\u003e of bitters, and shows you how to make your own bitters at home, to be used alone or in cocktails, tonics, and even main meals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Herbalists Jovial King and Guido Mase, owners of the bitters company Urban Moonshine, teach you how to make recipes that range from Classic Digestive Bitters and “Angostura” Bitters to more innovative bitters like Cacao After-Dinner Mints and Kava-Ginger Pastilles.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eYou can even find a guide for creating your own unique flavors from the plants and ingredients you have on hand. Some of the other \u003cb\u003erecipes include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Angelica Elixir \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bitter Ginger Syrup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hazelnut Hearth Bitters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rose Bitter Pastilles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chamomile Bitters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Allergy Bitters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Immune Bitters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nerve Bitters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sleep Bitters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e You’ll also find \u003cb\u003eprofiles for an array of plant ingredients\u003c\/b\u003e, from Agrimony to Yellow Dock, with all the details necessary to craft a formula that is truly a work of art. Listed alphabetically by common name, each species description covers history and lore, flavor profile, chemistry and extraction, and medicinal activity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Whether enjoyed as an apertif, digestif, or as a remedy to settle an upset stomach, bitters are back!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41595125891169,"sku":"9780760387436","price":19.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28115577.jpg?v=1722325127","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780760387436-diy-bitters","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}