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Angostura Aromatic Bitters is a 200ml flavouring bitters for cocktails and cooking. Its spice and herbal notes are intended to add complexity with a dash, or a few dashes in sauces, marinades and baking.
At a glance
- Designed for cocktails including Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, and also suggested for sauces, marinades, stews, braises and baking.
- The listing describes a complex blend of aromatic herbs and spices with a bitter finish.
- The listing says its recipe has remained secret since 1824.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- One bottle can serve both cocktail-making and small-dose flavouring in food.
- Customer feedback praises the flavour balance and use in Old Fashioneds and gin and tonics.
Technical specifications
6 specifications| Product type | Aromatic Cocktail Aperitif |
|---|---|
| Volume | 200ml |
| Ingredients | Alcohol, Water, Glycerine, Gentian Spices, Sugar |
| Flavour profile | rich spices, hints of herbal notes, and a signature bitter finish |
|---|---|
| Suggested uses | adding a dash to cocktails for enhanced flavor, incorporating a few dashes into savory dishes like marinades or sauces for added depth, and using it in baking to enrich desserts. |
| Storage directions | Store in a cool dry place |
What to know before buying
- Customer feedback reports the bitters can last for several years, but actual use and bottle life depend on how often and how much you use.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cocktail makers who want bitters for classic drinks such as Old Fashioneds and Manhattans.
- Cooks seeking a dash of spicy, herbal bitterness for sauces, marinades or baking.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a ready-to-drink aperitif rather than a flavouring ingredient used in small amounts.

Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback is strongly positive about flavour, quality and cocktail use, with particular mentions of Old Fashioneds and gin and tonics. Customers also describe the bitters as long-lasting and useful for home bars. That feedback suits the listing's dash-at-a-time use, though bottle longevity will depend on how frequently it is used.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the bitters' quality and balance of sweetness and bitterness.
- Feedback highlights use in cocktails, particularly Old Fashioneds and gin and tonics.
- Customers describe the bottle as long-lasting and useful for a home bar.
Frequently asked questions
How can Angostura Aromatic Bitters be used?
The listing suggests adding a dash to cocktails, or a few dashes to savoury dishes such as sauces and marinades. It also mentions baking.
What does it taste like?
The listing describes rich spices, herbal notes and a signature bitter finish.
What ingredients are listed?
Alcohol, Water, Glycerine, Gentian Spices, Sugar.
How should it be stored?
The supplied directions say to store it in a cool dry place.

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