Author: Ryan Lilith Jeffrey

Ryan currently makes a living as a research scientist and engineer but has also been: a biologist, sometimes writer, bartender and mixologist, restaurant owner, and a myriad of other things. The only one of those she's ever won an award for is mixology though, as 2019 Iowa Mixologist of the Year. She has an amazing wife, Liz, with whom she co-owned Arcadia Café in Ames from 2011-2019, and a wonderful puppy, Fiona. Now she gets to combine drinking and writing. What more can a girl dream for?
    What Are Chocolate Bitters Different Types

    What Are Chocolate Bitters? They are Great & Very Different

    Ryan Lilith Jeffrey February 23, 2023
    Probably my favorite type of bitters, chocolate bitters manage to be incredibly distinctive while still being highly versatile. Falling under the Aromatic Bitters umbrella,…
    READ MORE
    What are Bitters

    What are Bitters? A Bartender’s Secret Weapon for Cocktails

    Ryan Lilith Jeffrey September 20, 2022
    Everyone’s heard of bitters. Even if you’ve never used them you probably have a bottle floating around your house. They get bought on principle,…
    READ MORE