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Bitters

Bitters are like magic drops that add special flavors to drinks. They are made by mixing herbs and spices in alcohol and letting it sit for a while. When you put bitters in your drink, it makes it taste extra good and interesting!

Imagine you have a plain apple juice. It's yummy already, but it's always the same taste every time you drink it. Now, imagine adding a few drops of bitters. Suddenly, your apple juice has a new taste you've never had before! That's because the bitters add new flavors to your drink.

There are many types of bitters, like orange, cherry, and even chocolate! Bartenders use different types of bitters when making cocktails to give them an exciting taste.

But be careful because a little goes a long way with bitters. Just like how you only put a little bit of vinegar on your salad or it gets too sour, you only need a few drops of bitters in your drink or it might taste too strong.
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