Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date.

Aromatic bitters are like seasoning for cocktails, but it can be hard to know what to reach for. We asked experts to ...

Originally sold as a medicinal tincture in the 19th century, bitters are often one of the most overlooked cocktail ingredients. However, any experienced bartender will tell you that just a few drops ...

Aromatic bitters, according to our experts, are the most common and classic bitters you can get. They tend to have notes of spices and bittering herbs and are traditionally added to cocktails like old ...

“Five years ago I got super into cocktails,” says Ryan Irvine. “I was buying all these cocktail books and I was buying a ton of bitters.” Around the same time, Irvine also began covering the topic of ...

Effortless entertaining comes down to the pre-prep, especially for impressive beverages. Jugs of ready-mixed cocktails are a wonderfully easy way to get the party started. Make the most of the last of ...

You’ve got the gin and tonic down. You’re quick with a bourbon and ginger. You can sniff out a bottle at the wine shop that pretty much anyone will enjoy. And you can talk craft beer with the best of ...

Bitters are like salt and pepper to bartenders: A good drink-maker will season cocktails with a shake of bitters to bring balance and lift flavor. You’re likely familiar with some of the most common ...

This is Highly Recommend, a column dedicated to what people in the food industry are obsessed with eating, drinking, and buying right now. I find myself drinking Hella Cocktail Co.’s Bitters & Soda at ...

"Five years ago I got super into cocktails," says Ryan Irvine. "I was buying all these cocktail books and I was buying a ton of bitters." Around the same time, Irvine also began covering the topic of ...