1. angostura - Noun
2. Angostura - Proper noun
the bitter bark of a South American tree; used in medicines and liqueurs and bitters
Source: WordNet...he had to admit to a faint admiration (faint as angostura colouring gin and water) Anthony Burgess
A book by David Embury published in 1948 provides a slight variation, citation specifying 12 parts American whiskey, 1 part simple syrup, 1-3 dashes Angostura bitters, a twist of lemon peel over the top, and serve garnished with the lemon peel. Source: Internet
At the Battle of Buena Vista (known as the battle of Angostura in Mexico) in Coahuila on 23 February, the Patricios became engaged with U.S. forces. Source: Internet
A shaker, the Yippee Ki-Yay, two vermouths (Noilly Prat and Antica Formula), three kinds of bitters (Peychaud’s, Angostura and local Wigle rosemary lavender) and Bada Bing cherries. Source: Internet
Drinks include the West Side Julep (rye, minted brown sugar syrup, lemon) and the Bonze Buckaroo Buck (bourbon, velvet falernum, Angostura bitters, lime, ginger beer). Source: Internet
Cocktail bitters such as Angostura, Peychaud, and Orange all stem from the bar biz here in the States. Source: Internet