bitters

Meanings

• noun

  A type of alcoholic beverage made by macerating bitter-tasting roots, bark, or citrus peels in alcohol and water, often used as an accompaniment to cocktails.

  - "He ordered a whiskey sour with a dash of bitters."
  - "The bartender added a few drops of bitters to the old fashioned."

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Synonyms

EPA , English pale ale

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bitters
hitter , quitter , bitterer

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Variants

List of all variants of bitters that leads to same result
bitter , bitters , bittered , bittering

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Etymology

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The word 'bitters' comes from the bitter taste of the botanicals used in their production.

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Trivia

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1. Bitters were first used in Europe in the 15th century as a medicinal remedy.

2. The first commercial production of bitters began in the United States in the late 18th century.

3. Bitters were once used to treat ailments such as indigestion, fever, and even malaria.

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Related Concepts

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1. digestif: Bitters are a type of digestif, a beverage consumed after a meal to aid digestion.

2. botanical: Bitters are made from a variety of botanicals, including quinine, gentian root, and angelica root.

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Culture

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Bitters have a rich cultural history, dating back to ancient civilizations. They were used for medicinal purposes as well as to enhance the flavor of food and drinks.

How to Memorize "bitters"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bartender adding a few drops of bitters to a cocktail glass.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the bitter taste with the word 'bitters'. Think of the taste of quinine water or tonic.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym B.I.T.T.E.R.S: Botanical, Ingredient, Taste, Tradition, Enhance, Refreshing, Spice.

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