Angostura 44,7% 0,2l
Product characteristics
Angostura Aromatic Bitters is a concentrated herbal and spicy extract created in 1824. German military doctor Johann Gottlieb Benjamin Siegert developed it as a medicinal tonic. The town of Angostura, today’s Ciudad Bolívar in Venezuela, was its birthplace. This spirit was made for the soldiers of Simón Bolívar. Production was moved to Trinidad, where the recipe remains a closely guarded secret. Angostura is a concentrated herbal and spicy extract used in dashes. This spirit is an ingredient of classic cocktails and a seasoning in the kitchen. Angostura serves both bartenders and cooking enthusiasts.
Angostura Aromatic Bitters is not meant to be drunk straight, but used as a seasoning: a few drops can transform a cocktail or dish. It is a key ingredient in classics such as the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Pink Gin or Queen’s Park Swizzle. In the kitchen, it elevates sauces, marinades and desserts, adding herbal and spicy complexity. It pairs well with rich meats, spicy dishes and bold cheeses, where the bitterness and spice balance the rich flavors.
Angostura – the aromatic secret of cocktails
Angostura Aromatic Bitters is a concentrated flavoring that has been transforming drinks and dishes since 1824. This bitters is made from herbs, roots and spices, and its recipe has remained a secret for nearly two centuries.
Flavor and character
The palate has a concentrated herbal core, dominated by bitter gentian root, complemented by aromatic bark, dried fruit peel and spice. The high ABV makes even a few drops noticeable, so it is used sparingly. The finish is short-to-medium, distinctly herbal and bitter, cleansing the palate.
How to serve
Angostura Aromatic Bitters is not intended to be drunk straight. It is added in dashes to classic cocktails such as the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Pink Gin or Queen’s Park Swizzle. In the kitchen, it enriches sauces, marinades and desserts, and enhances rich meats, spicy dishes and bold cheeses.
What is Angostura?
It is an aromatic bitters, a concentrated plant extract used as a seasoning for drinks and dishes. Its history dates back to 1824, when German surgeon-general Johann Gottlieb Benjamin Siegert created it as a medicinal tonic in the Venezuelan town of Angostura. Today, production takes place in Trinidad, and the recipe is closely guarded.
Frequently asked questions
What to mix with Angostura Aromatic Bitters?
Angostura Aromatic Bitters is not meant to be drunk straight. It is added in dashes to cocktails such as the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Pink Gin or Queen's Park Swizzle, as well as to sauces, marinades and desserts.
What is the alcohol content of Angostura Aromatic Bitters?
Angostura Aromatic Bitters has 44.7% alcohol. Despite the high strength, it is used in small amounts because it is highly concentrated.
How to serve Angostura Aromatic Bitters?
Just a few drops are enough to enhance the flavor of a cocktail or dish. Add it to drinks, sauces, marinades and desserts, always in small quantities so it does not overpower other ingredients.
