Make Your Own Bitters

Name: Make Your Own Bitters
Start: 2026-05-20T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-20T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Duluth Folk School

Schedule

Wed May 20 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Duluth Folk School | Duluth, MN

Got the itch to become a true cocktail-ian? Then you’ve no doubt wondered how to make your own bitters! Those little dropper bottles filled with the essence of various uncommon roots, barks, and spices are like a time warp back to the good old days of drinking, and we’ve long been aware of the healing properties of herbs.
From the medicine cabinet to the bar, bitters have a long history of curing ailments and flavoring drinks. Though they may seem mysterious, bitters are simply bitter and aromatic herbs and spices, infused or tinctured in spirits. Combining the various flavors is where the fun part comes in. There are no hard and fast rules about the types of herbs to use in bitters, so you can create bitters blends that fit your palette. This class will help you start making your own bitters at home!
We will provide a large selection of herbs and bases to choose from, and give you some basic recipes to get you started. The rest comes from your imagination and and palette. Come thirsty, and ready to taste a few bitters before creating your own blend.
Find more information and register here: https://duluthfolkschool.com/events/make-your-own-bitters-may-2026/