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Angostura bitters

Noun

Meaning

Angostura bitters (uncountable)

A concentrated bitters based on gentian, herbs and spices.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

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

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

Garnish one drop of Angostura bitters in the middle of the glass and one nasturtium leaf. Source: Internet

He particularly recommends a cocktail called the Absinthe God, which is based around absinthe as the primary spirit, also including lemon juice, almond orgeat, egg white and Angostura bitters. Source: Internet

The original Champagne cocktail isn’t a cocktail at all; it’s simply the addition of a sugar cube, a lemon twist and a dash or two of Angostura bitters to the glass. Source: Internet

Use one small drop of Angostura bitters swirled around on top for color. Source: Internet

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