Hey Guys and Gals! The easiest bitters to start with: dried orange peel and three spices steeped in alcohol.
Ingredients
2 cups of alcohol of choice
1 teaspoon dried orange peel, minced
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon caraway or anise seeds
4 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
Directions
1. Put the orange peel and spices into a container, pour in the alcohol, close and shake.
2. Let sit in a cool, dry place for 2 to 3 weeks.
3. Strain through cheesecloth, gently wringing it to get the remaining liquid.
4. For a milder, sweeter liqueur, dissolve the sugar in the water over heat, let it cool, and add it to taste.