Welcome To Wonkette Happy Hour, With This Week’s Cocktail, Bitters and Soda! This article introduces a simple low-proof cocktail recipe called “Bitters and Soda,” combining bitters with soda or cola. Bitters, while typically high in alcohol, are used in small quantities to add complexity and spice, transforming regular soda into a more sophisticated drink. The author shares personal experiences and recommendations for various bitters and mixers, encouraging experimentation.

• Bitters and Soda is a low-proof cocktail recipe using bitters and soda or cola.
• Bitters add complexity and spice, making soda a more grown-up beverage.
• Most bitters are high proof, but used in small amounts result in a low-alcohol drink.
• Angostura bitters, originally a patent medicine, are a common and versatile choice.
• Experimentation with different bitters and soda flavors is encouraged.
• The author’s home bar is Hemingway’s Underground in Medina, Ohio.