Whether you already know your way around a home bar or want to learn the ropes, here’s how to make it personal.

Mix up a batch of your very own easy-to-make bitters, which are as important to your bar as salt & pepper are to your kitchen cabinet, and use ‘em in just about everything. It’s boozy and intense on its own, but a few dashes of the stuff will pair beautifully with most any cocktail to draw out new flavors. And here’s the fun part: you can customize your bitters recipe to complement a flavor in your favorite booze, or to add an entirely new dimension to classic cocktails -- experimentation is encouraged. There's lots of potential beyond the bar cart, too: try it in soda, baked goods, or your next dinner recipe when you're not busy drinking.