The name Angostura comes from the town of Angostura, Venezuela where the flavoring was first produced. This concentrated, botanically-infused alcoholic mixture includes water, 44.7% alcohol, herbs, and spices. The herbal essences of Angostura bitters are well-suited for whiskey and rum drinks and add structure and complexity to signature cocktails. Old Fashioned, Manhattans, and Island Breezes. Bitter and tangy to the taste, these bitters are reminiscent of cinnamon, cardamom, anise, and cloves.
