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Bitterness

Flavor Science

The palate-cleansing taste contributed by bitters, amari, gentian, quinine, and certain botanicals. Humans are genetically wired to detect bitterness at low concentrations. In cocktails, bitterness adds complexity and depth.

Referenced In

Guide The Golden Age of Cocktails: 1860-1920 Guide The History of the Negroni Guide Balance: The Foundation of Great Cocktails Guide Bitterness: The Acquired Taste Guide Chocolate in Cocktails Guide Tea in Cocktails: Hot & Cold Guide Cachaça: Brazil's Spirit Guide Milk Punch Clarification
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