Angostura Bitters Cocktails: More Than 70 Classic Recipes and Fancy Drinks
It's a origin story worth savouring. Back in 1824, a Venezuelan army surgeon named Johann Siegert mixed up a medicinal tincture to settle his soldiers' troubled stomachs. Sailors got hold of it, stirred it into gin, and found it worked wonders for seasickness too, which is how the Pink Gin quietly slipped into history. That small bottle with the famously oversized label has been pulling strings behind the bar ever since. This handsome collection from the House of Angostura pays proper tribute to that two-century legacy, gathering over 70 recipes that range from well-loved classics to genuinely surprising newcomers. The Oaxaca Old-Fashioned, Rum Manhattan, and Mandarin Sazerac sit comfortably alongside fresh additions like the Fitzgerald, Old Flame, and Scarlet Ibis. There's also a generous nod to non-drinkers, with the beloved Lemon, Lime, and Bitters among several alcohol-free options. Things get unexpectedly interesting in the kitchen, too, where bitters find their way into both sweet and savoury cooking. Scattered throughout are short, engaging snippets about the brand's curious past, including the peculiar reason the label never quite fits the bottle and how the recipe has stayed a closely guarded secret all these years. Gorgeous photography throughout makes it as pleasing to browse as it is to use. A worthy addition to any home bartender's shelf.
- Author: House of Angostura
- Publisher: Countryman Pr
- Genre: Cooking & Culinary Arts
- ISBN: 978-1682689905
- Pages: 208 pages