Angostura bitters

The essential bitter, famous for the iconic bottle.

Here are all the cocktails that you can make with this ingredient:

Old-fashioned
Call Me Old-fashioned
A variation on the old-fashioned that works almost as well.
2 shots Rémy Martin cognac
1/4 shot Sugar syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: Orange zest twist
Martini
Dandy Cocktail
An easier drinking variation on the Manhattan, the Dubonnet really marries well with the bourbon.
1 1/2 shots Woodford Reserve Bourbon
1 1/2 shots Dubonnet Red
1/2 shot Cointreau
1 dash Angostura bitters
Garnish: Orange and lemon zest twists
Martini
Elderflower Manhattan
Switching St-Germain for sweet vermouth makes for a perfumed and approachable Manhattan.
2 shots Woodford Reserve Bourbon
1 shot St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
1/2 shot Dry vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: Maraschino cherry
Martini
Fancy Free
Not tried this one yet but it looks good!
2 shots Woodford Reserve Bourbon
1/2 shot Luxardo maraschino liqueur
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 dashes Fee Brothers orange bitters
1/2 shot Chilled water
Garnish: Maraschino cherry

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