DIY Bitters: Reviving the Forgotten Flavor

“Gorgeously photographed and beautifully written . . . It will inspire one to create bitter plant potions to benefit health and vitality.” — Brigitte Mars, author of  The Country Almanac of Home Remedies   Used since the Middle Ages, bitters are made by combining various plant botanicals and/or spices with 100-proof alcohol 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 dig