noun
- a bitter aromatic liquid made from the bark of a South American tree, used as a flavoring in cocktails and other drinks
Usage: often used in the phrase 'Angostura bitters'; trademark origin: named after Angostura, a city in Venezuela
Examples
- The bartender added a few drops of angostura to the cocktail.
- Angostura bitters are a classic ingredient in many traditional drinks.
- A dash of angostura gives the drink a complex, spiced flavor.
- The recipe calls for angostura to balance the sweetness of the syrup.
- You can find angostura in the liquor section of most grocery stores.