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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.

28 dashes of bitters turn this gin sour into something darker, spicier, and far more complex. The Sawyer is a modern classic that combines gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and 28 dashes of three types ...

Local producers of cocktail bitters and digestifs see potential for growth with both craft cocktail fans and those looking to ...

Once used for medicinal purposes, today's flavor-packed cocktail bitters are spice-laden, herbal extracts that can transform ...

Shaking (or stirring) up a bracing, perfectly balanced cocktail has become a coveted craft skill for home bartenders in ...