Angostura Aromatic Bitters
About Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Introducing Angostura Aromatic Bitters, the essential mixologist’s companion that elevates your home cocktail creations to new heights. This versatile and time-honored elixir is a must-have for any aspiring mixologist, offering a delicate balance of flavors to refine your cocktails and bring out their true potential.
Angostura Bitters Flavor
Wondering about the Angostura bitters flavor? Angostura bitters have a spicy taste complemented by notes of clove and cinnamon. These bitters are essential for concocting the Manhattan and Old Fashioned classics.
A Little-known Fact
Although best known for its use in cocktails, Angostura Aromatic Bitters were initially developed as a tonic by Dr. Johann Siegert in 1824 to alleviate digestive ailments for soldiers in Venezuela. Today, the recipe remains a closely guarded secret, known only to a select few members of the Siegert family.
Tasting Notes
Angostura Aromatic Bitters present a rich mahogany color, with a complex aroma of sweet spice, herbs, and bitter roots. The palate offers a harmonious balance of sweet, bitter, and sour flavors, with prominent notes of cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, rounded out by a subtle hint of fruitiness.
Cocktail Recommendation
Craft a “Classic Whiskey Sour” with Angostura Aromatic Bitters:
- In a shaker, combine 2 oz whiskey, 0.75 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Top with a few dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters and garnish with a cherry.
Production Notes
Produced in Trinidad and Tobago, Angostura Aromatic Bitters are created using a blend of over 40 different herbs, spices, and botanicals. The precise blend is known only to a select few and is carefully crafted to ensure a consistent flavor profile that has become the gold standard for bitters worldwide.
Last Word
Elevate your home mixology with the indispensable addition of Angostura Aromatic Bitters. This classic elixir is the key to unlocking the true potential of your cocktails and delighting your friends and family with expertly crafted concoctions. Order your 16oz bottle today and unleash the mixologist within you.
