Bitters
Aromatic bitters (Angostura)
- 44% ABV
Bottles that count
- AngosturaAngostura · Trinidad
54 cocktails use it
Añejo HighballAged rum, lime and orange liqueur meet ginger beer in a light, spicy highball.
Baby’s First BourbonBourbon, orgeat and fresh lemon meet in a sweet-tart cocktail with a touch of spicy bitters.
Black ManhattanA dark, bittersweet Manhattan variation where Averna replaces vermouth for a richer, more herbal cocktail.
Caribbean Rum PunchA sunny island drink where tart lime, sweet grenadine and full-bodied rum meet in a fresh tropical sea of juice.
Champagne CocktailA classic Champagne cocktail of sugar cube, bitters and cognac, sparkling with elegance.
Champs-ÉlyséesCognac and green Chartreuse meet in a French classic with tart citrus and spicy bitterness.
Corn & OilA Barbadian classic of aged rum, spiced falernum, bitters and lime: simple, yet full of depth.
Dark 'N' StormyFiery ginger and dark rum meet in a glass where the rum hangs on top like a small thundercloud.
Emerald IsleGin, green crème de menthe and aromatic bitters, stirred ice-cold: emerald green, minty fresh and ready in three minutes.
G.E.M. CocktailA classic split-base drink of cognac and Jamaican rum, tart lime and pineapple sweetness.
Green SwizzleA frosty green, mint-scented Caribbean rum cocktail, swizzled with lime and falernum for icy refreshment.
Grog HansenA hearty rum grog with fresh lime, cane sugar syrup and a hint of Angostura: cool, straightforward and as good as the sailors' ration.
Harvard CocktailCognac and sweet vermouth in elegant balance, given a gentle sparkle by a splash of soda.
Jet PilotThree kinds of rum, tart grapefruit and a touch of cinnamon and absinthe: tiki with bite and depth.
ManhattanSpicy rye whiskey meets sweet vermouth and a hint of Angostura in this taut, silky classic.
Mexican Firing SquadA fresh, fiery tequila cocktail with tart lime, sweet pomegranate and a hint of spiced bitters.
Mint JulepAn ice-cold bourbon classic with crushed ice, fresh mint and a touch of sweetness: Kentucky's answer to summer.
Monte CarloA spirit-forward cousin of the Manhattan, where rye's spicy bite meets the honeyed herbal complexity of Bénédictine and a dash of Angostura.
Moscow MuleAn ice-cold, fresh vodka drink with sharp lime and biting ginger, classically served in a frosted copper mug.
Not Your Abuela's SangriaSangria as a cocktail: red wine and brandy shaken with pineapple, cinnamon and a cheeky splash of cola. Built in the shaker, ready in minutes.
Oaxaca Old FashionedSmoky mezcal and round reposado meet agave and bitters in a modern classic with deep, warm character.
Old CubanAged rum, fresh mint and lime meet dry Champagne in this elegant, sparkling modern classic.
Old FashionedA stylish, spirit-forward classic in which bourbon, sugar and bitters melt into something close to perfect.
Pegu ClubA dry, citrus-fresh gin classic with a hint of bitter complexity from the British colonial era.
Perfect ManhattanA refined Manhattan where sweet and dry vermouth meet in balance around the spicy core of rye whiskey.
Pineapple Dark & StormyDark rum meets spicy ginger beer and juicy pineapple in this tropical twist on the Bermuda classic.
Pisco PunchA floral, tropical drink of pisco, pineapple and fresh lime: old San Francisco's gold-rush-era secret.
Pisco SourA creamy, tart Peruvian classic with a silky egg-white foam and fragrant drops of bitters on top.
Planter's PunchDark Jamaican rum meets fresh lime, pineapple and orange in a sturdy, sweet-sour Caribbean classic.
Port Old FashionedA rich, full Old Fashioned in which tawny port gives the bourbon a soft, nutty sweetness.
Rob RoyA poised, silky whisky cocktail of Scotch, sweet vermouth and a touch of aromatic bitters.
RositaA bittersweet tequila Negroni with two vermouths and a dash of Angostura: precise and grown-up.
Rum Old FashionedA rich, caramel-sweet twist on the classic, with aged rum taking the whiskey's place with depth and spice.
Rum SourA tart, rounded rum sour with a silky foam and a few drops of Angostura on top.
Rum SwizzleA fresh, fruity swizzle of dark and white rum with pineapple and orange, tied together by grenadine and Angostura.
SazeracNew Orleans' oldest cocktail: rye whiskey, sugar and Peychaud's bitters in a glass scented with absinthe.
Scotch SourA malty Scotch sour with fresh lemon, a touch of sweetness and a silky egg-white foam.
Sea LegsSmoky whisky and mezcal meet in a salty, nutty sour with a hint of celery.
Singapore SlingA fruity, tart sling of gin, cherry liqueur and a hint of herbal liqueur under a sparkling top.
Spiced Chai Gin SourA creamy gin sour spiced with homemade chai syrup, fresh lemon and a silky egg-white foam.
Suffering BastardA spiced long drink of gin, cognac, lime and a ginger bite: the hangover's friend since 1940s Cairo.
Tequila ManhattanA precise tequila take on the Manhattan: warm agave, sweet vermouth and a dash of Angostura, stirred cold and silky.
Tequila Old FashionedStirred, spirituous and softly sweetened: an agave-warm round of the classic Old Fashioned.
Tequila SourA creamy, tart sour in which tequila's agave character meets a silky egg-white foam.
Three Dots and a DashA lush tiki classic of rum, honey, citrus and spice: sweet, fresh and a little exotic.
Toronto CocktailRye whisky and Fernet-Branca in a fine duel, softly rounded by syrup and a dash of Angostura.
Trinidad SourA bold sour with Angostura bitters as the main ingredient, balanced by nutty orgeat, fresh lemon and a little rye.
Vieux CarréA spirit-forward New Orleans classic of rye whiskey, cognac and the spiced sweetness of Bénédictine and bitters.
Vodka SourA tart, creamy classic with a silky egg-white foam and a hint of Angostura spice.
Whiskey SmashA fresh, aromatic drink of bourbon, lemon and mint, muddled into balance and served over crushed ice.
Whiskey SourTart, silky and perfectly balanced: bourbon, lemon and a lid of creamy foam.
Widow's KissA rich, herbal after-dinner drink of apple brandy, yellow Chartreuse and Bénédictine with a touch of bitters.
ZombieA complex tiki classic with three rums, tropical juices and a hint of anise from absinthe.
Hibiscus Tiki SourA hibiscus rum punch that became a sour: tiki meets tart hibiscus under a velvety foam topped with nutmeg.