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A bitter mixture made to a secret recipe by infusing herbs and spices in alcohol.
History
Angostura Bitters were invented in the 19th century by a German doctor working in Venezuela. The product was initially sold as a tonic with medicinal properties and thought to cure upset stomachs and hiccups. The bitters are today made in Trinidad using a recipe known only to one person.
Usage
Whilst today there is a thriving market in bitters for a long time Angostura Bitters were one of the few commercially available cocktail bitters. They're an essential ingredient in a number of classic recipes including the Old Fashioned, The Champagne Cocktail and the Manhantten.
A few dashes of bitters can be used to balance out the sweetness created by adding syrups to a drink. It can also be used as an aromatic garnish for cocktails made with egg whites.
Rye Whiskey, Vermouth, Bitters, Cocktail Cherry
| Rye Whiskey | 2 oz |
| Sweet Vermouth | 1 oz |
| Angostura Bitters | 2 dashes |
| Cocktail Cherry | 3 |
Stir rye, vermouth and bitters, strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with 3 cherries on a pick
Bourbon, Bitters, Orange, Syrup
| Bourbon | 2.5 oz |
| Angostura Bitters | 1 dash |
| Orange | 2 |
| Demerara Syrup | 1 barspoon |
Muddle 1 small piece of peel with syrup and bitters in an old fashioned glass, add 1 oz bourbon, stir, add 1 large ice cube, add another oz bourbon, stir, garnish with a large piece of orange peel
Cynar, Turin Bitters, Vermouth, Syrup +3 more
| Cynar | 1.5 oz |
| Turin Bitters | 0.5 oz |
| Sweet Vermouth | 0.5 oz |
| Simple Syrup | 0.75 oz |
| Lemon | 4-6 |
| Mint | 2 |
| Angostura Bitters | 1 dash |
Muddle wedges in shaker, add the mint , and muddle lightly. Add rest of the ingredients, shake with ice, and strain into cup filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a dash of Angostura Bitters and a fresh mint sprig
Rum, Falernum, Lime, Syrup +5 more
| Gold Rum | 1 oz |
| Agricole Rhum | 1 oz |
| Falernum | 0.5 oz |
| Lime | 0.5 oz |
| Simple Syrup | 0.5 oz |
| Amaretto | 0.25 oz |
| Grenadine | 0.25 oz |
| Angostura Bitters | 1 dash |
| Root Beer | 1.5 oz |
| Mint | 1 |
Shake and strain into a tiki mug filled with crushed ice, top with root beer and garnish with a sprig
Gin, Vermouth, Curaçao Triple Sec, Bitters
| London Dry Gin | 1 oz |
| Dry Vermouth | 1 oz |
| Curaçao Triple Sec | 1 oz |
| Angostura Bitters | 1 dash |
Shake and strain
Rye Whiskey, Sherry, Aperol, Bitters +1 more
| Rye Whiskey | 2 oz |
| Cream Sherry | 0.75 oz |
| Aperol | 0.5 oz |
| Angostura Bitters | 2 dashes |
| Orange | 1 |
Stir and strain, garnish with a twist
Tequila, Liqueur, St Germain, Lime +1 more
| Reposado Tequila | 0.75 oz |
| Galliano L'authentico | 0.75 oz |
| St Germain | 0.75 oz |
| Lime | 0.75 oz |
| Angostura Bitters | 1 dash |
| Lime | 1 |
Shake and strain, garnish with a twist
Rum, Lime, Coffee Liqueur, Vanilla Syrup +2 more
| Smith & Cross | 1 oz |
| Agricole Rhum | 1 oz |
| Lime | 0.75 oz |
| Coffee Liqueur | 0.5 oz |
| Vanilla Syrup | 0.5 oz |
| Angostura Bitters | 1 dash |
| Ginger Ale | 2-3 oz |
| Lime | 3 |
Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice, the ginger ale and lime wheels
Rye Whiskey, Lemon, Maple Syrup, Egg +1 more
| Rye Whiskey | 1.5 oz |
| Lemon | 0.75 oz |
| Maple Syrup | 0.5 oz |
| Egg | 1 |
| Angostura Bitters |
Dry shake, shake with ice and strain, garnish with a few drops of bitters
Caster Sugar, Bitters, Orange, Grand Marnier +1 more
| Caster Sugar | 1 tsp |
| Angostura Bitters | 3 dashes |
| Orange | 3 |
| Grand Marnier | 2 oz |
| Lime | 0.75 oz |
Muddle the sugar bitters and wedges in the shaker, add remaining ingredients, shake and pour unstrained
Pisco, Syrup, Lemon, Orange +3 more
Rum, Falernum, Syrup, Bitters +1 more
Cognac, Orgeat Syrup, Bitters, Lemon
Cognac, Lemon, Chartreuse, Syrup +2 more
Olorosso Sherry, Vermouth, Amaro, Benedictine DOM +3 more
Rye Whiskey, Vermouth, Grand Marnier, Bitters +1 more
Blended Scotch, Lemon, Syrup, Bitters
Bourbon, Water, Bitters, Sugar +2 more
Rum, Grapefruit, Lime, Syrup +1 more
Bourbon, Syrup, Bitters, Orange +2 more
Bourbon, Amaro, Lemon, Syrup +1 more
Tequila, Mezcal, Agave Syrup, Bitters +1 more
Pisco, Lime, Syrup, Egg +2 more
Orange, Rum, Curaçao Triple Sec, Lime +2 more
