Bitters & Botanicals - Crafting herbal bitters for gut health and mixology

Explore the intersection of herbal tradition and cocktail culture in this engaging and flavourful workshop. You’ll learn how bitter herbs support digestion and liver health, then craft your own herbal bitters with a modern twist.

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What’s covered:

Traditional role of bitters in herbal medicine
The importance of bitters for digestion, appetite, and detoxification
Key herbs for bitters: Kawakawa, gentian, dandelion, etc.
Bitter herb flavour profiles and formulation tips
Bitters in food and drink: cocktail/mocktail inspiration
Extraction basics: alcohol, glycerine, and vinegar as solvents
Making component: personalised bitter tincture blend to take home
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Perfect for herbalists, foodies, or anyone curious about functional flavour and gut health.

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Other info:
Tasting (at shop prior to workshop): 31 Jan / 11.30am - 12.30pm