Bartender doesn't seem adequate for what Simon Moorby does, nor is the fixture behind the bar at Hogwash Whiskey Den keen on "mixologist," either. "Spirit wizard" conveys the alchemy of crafting drinks, Moorby says, noting cocktails have a storied history rooted in apothecaries that dispensed herbal blends, tinctures and tonics to promote wellness. Bitters, for example, were historically administered as a digestive aid. Now they add complexity of herbal, citrus or spice notes to drinks, such as the old fashioned, a classic cocktail Moorby likes to change up with seasonal flavors like spiced apple or clove bitters.

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