10 cl
- Robert Parker (RP) points
- Vinous points
Angostura - Aromatic Bitters
Size
20 cl
Price
€27.60 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
“A cocktail cabinet without Angostura is like a kitchen without salt and pepper.” Angostura aromatic bitters add a layer of complexity, intensify the flavour of other ingredients, counteract the harshness of acidic contents and decrease the harshness of spirits. Despite its reddish-brown hue, there is an aromatic bouquet of herbs, fruits and spices. As a flavouring agent, it enhances the taste of food and drink.
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About this bitters
Angostura Aromatic Bitters is a highly sought-after brand of bitters that has been in production since 1824. The brand was founded by Dr. Johann Siegert, a German doctor who moved to Venezuela in the early 19th century. Dr. Siegert created the bitters as a medicinal tonic to help treat stomach ailments, but it quickly became popular as a cocktail ingredient.
The production of Angostura Aromatic Bitters is a closely guarded secret, with only a select few people knowing the exact recipe. The bitters are made using a blend of herbs and spices, including gentian root, cinnamon, and cloves. The ingredients are macerated in alcohol for several weeks before being filtered and bottled.
Angostura Aromatic Bitters is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide range of cocktails, from classic drinks like the Old Fashioned and Manhattan to modern creations. The bitters add a complex, spicy flavour to cocktails, and can also be used to enhance the flavour of food. Whether you're a professional mixologist or a home bartender, Angostura Aromatic Bitters is an essential ingredient for creating delicious drinks.
The Trinidad Aromatic
The Trinidad Aromatic is a stirred cocktail made with Angostura - Aromatic Bitters, served in a rocks glass.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Ice
- Large cube
- Garnish
- Twisted orange peel positioned on the rim and a Luxardo cherry speared on a cocktail pick resting across the glass
Ingredients
- 60 ml aged rum
- 30 ml sweet vermouth
- 15 ml Angostura Aromatic Bitters
- 10 ml crème de cacao
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 sugar cube
Method
- Place the sugar cube in a mixing glass and muddle gently.
- Add Angostura Aromatic Bitters to the sugar and stir to combine.
- Add aged rum, sweet vermouth, and crème de cacao to the mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for 45 seconds until properly chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass over a large ice cube.
- Express orange zest oil over the surface and add two dashes of orange bitters.
Serve
Serve in a rocks glass with a single large ice cube. Garnish with a twisted orange peel positioned on the rim and a Luxardo cherry speared on a cocktail pick resting across the glass. Present with the orange zest expressed tableside for aromatic enhancement.
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Angostura is a Trinidad-based company that has been producing aromatic bitters since the 19th century. Originally developed as a medicinal tonic by German doctor Johann Gottlieb Benjamin Siegert in the Venezuelan town of…
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