This sounds crazy, but hear me out. Health food stores or apothecaries sometimes carry digestive bitters. They’re made for stomachs, not martinis. But guess what? They taste amazing in cocktails.
Look for “Angostura” at the health shop too. Yes, it was invented as a medicine for soldiers. Back in 1824, a German doctor sold it to cure stomach aches. We use it for Old Fashioneds. That’s evolution.
You might find local craft bitters at farmer’s markets. Small-batch makers often sell there. You’ll get a weird flavor like lavender-honey or “foraged pine.” Your cocktail will taste like a forest.
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