Angostura Cacao Bitters 10 cl 48%

At the English trading post of Angostura on the Orinoco River, a German-born doctor invented a secret herbal blend to cure feverish sailors. Two hundred years on, that same secret has been dripped into cocoa beans from the Caribbean.

Expert's description

Angostura Cacao Bitters is a concentrated cocktail bitter at 48% ABV, bottled at 10 cl.

Behind the brand stands the House of Angostura, founded by Johann Gottlieb Benjamin Siegert, a German-trained doctor who, after fighting alongside Simon Bolivar, was appointed Surgeon-General at the military hospital in the city of Angostura. There, in 1824, after four years of trials with tropical herbs and plants, he developed the secret herbal bitters that has since become the House of Angostura's trademark. The Cacao edition builds on that legacy with cocoa beans from Trinidad and Tobago, giving a nutty caramel character and a rich, bitter cocoa tone. It is meant as a highly concentrated flavour addition for drinks such as the Espresso Martini as well as for cooking.

Tasting notes

Nose

Roasted cocoa with a hint of caramel.

Taste

Nutty and bittersweet, with clear dark chocolate.

Finish

Short and intense, with a dry cocoa bitterness that lingers.

Specifications

Name: Angostura Cacao Bitters
Distillery: Angostura
Country/Region: Trinidad and Tobago
Type: Cocktail Bitters
ABV: 48%
Size: 10 cl
EAN no.: 75496332829
Serving suggestion: A few dashes in an Espresso Martini or with aged spirits such as whisky, rum or cognac

Flavour profile

Cocoa · Caramel · Nut · Bitterness

Did you know?

Try a couple of dashes of Angostura Cacao Bitters in a classic Espresso Martini to give the drink a deeper, darker cocoa edge.

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Frequently asked questions about Angostura Cacao Bitters

What is Angostura Cacao Bitters?

A concentrated cocktail bitter at 48%, bottled at 10 cl, made from cocoa beans grown in Trinidad and Tobago.

How is it used?

In dashes, just a few drops, to add depth to drinks or dishes.

Which cocktails does it suit?

It is a natural fit for an Espresso Martini, but also works well with sweet vermouth or aged spirits like whisky, rum, cognac and tequila.

Who is behind Angostura?

The House of Angostura in Trinidad and Tobago, founded by the German-trained doctor Johann Gottlieb Benjamin Siegert.

Is Cacao Bitters the same as the classic Angostura Aromatic Bitters?

No, it comes from the same house and legacy, but has its own cocoa-driven flavour profile.

Can it be used in cooking?

Yes, it also works well as a flavour addition in food, not just drinks.