Crammin' Them Herbs: The History of Bitters
Ever added a dash of bitters to your cocktail? Have you ever stopped and wondered where bitters came from? Well haven't we got a surprise for you! In today's episode of the Tipsy Timeline we look at the history of bitters from its start as a flavor enhancer in Ancient Egypt to its use as medicine in 15th century England.
Today we talk about the history of bitters. If you want to know more check out the resources we used for this episode:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitters#History
- https://www.berkeleywellness.com/healthy-eating/food/article/4-historical-bits-about-bitters
- https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/what-the-heck-are-bitters/
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/a-brief-history-of-bitters-159271950/
- https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52712/brief-history-cocktail-bitters-and-10-kinds-you-should-try
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sack_(wine)