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Angostura - Orange Bitters
Price
€16.00 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
Fresh and flavourful a perfect blend of sweet and bitter notes gives a mouth-warming array of oranges and a combination of aromatic spices, ending in a subtle astringent mellow note.
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About this bitters
Angostura Orange Bitters is a premium bitters brand that has been producing high-quality bitters for over 190 years. The brand was founded in 1824 in the town of Angostura, Venezuela, by Dr. Johann Siegert, a German doctor who created the original Angostura Bitters recipe as a cure for stomach ailments.
The production of Angostura Orange Bitters involves a meticulous process that includes the selection of the finest botanicals and spices, which are then macerated in alcohol to extract their flavors and aromas. The resulting liquid is then aged in oak barrels for several months to allow the flavors to meld and mature.
Angostura Orange Bitters is a versatile bitters that can be used in a wide range of cocktails and mixed drinks. Its bright, citrusy flavor profile makes it an excellent addition to classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned, the Manhattan, and the Martini, as well as more modern creations like the Cosmopolitan and the Margarita.
In addition to its use in cocktails, Angostura Orange Bitters is also a popular ingredient in cooking and baking. Its complex flavor profile adds depth and complexity to dishes like marinades, sauces, and desserts.
Overall, Angostura Orange Bitters is a must-have ingredient for any serious cocktail enthusiast or home bartender. Its rich history, meticulous production process, and versatile flavor profile make it a standout product in the world of bitters and spirits.


The Trinidad Sunset
The Trinidad Sunset is a shaken cocktail made with Angostura - Orange Bitters, served in a coupe glass.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Coupe glass
- Ice
- None
- Garnish
- 5cm orange twist positioned on the rim
Ingredients
- 45 ml aged rum
- 30 ml fresh orange juice
- 20 ml Cointreau
- 15 ml fresh lime juice
- 4 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters
- 10 ml simple syrup
- 1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
- Ice
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add aged rum, fresh orange juice, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Add 4 dashes of Angostura Orange Bitters and 1 dash of Angostura Aromatic Bitters.
- Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass using a fine strainer.
- Express the orange twist oils over the drink and place as garnish.
Serve
Coupe glass chilled with ice water; garnish with a 5cm orange twist positioned on the rim; serve immediately without ice.
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