In this post, we go over how to make homemade angostura bitters.

How to Make Homemade Angostura Bitters

Angostura bitters, a crucial element in classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan bring depth, complexity, and balance to the drink. While readily available at most liquor stores crafting your own homemade Angostura bitters can be a fun and rewarding endeavor. This blog post explores how you can create your own batch of Angostura bitters.

Angostura bitters are concocted from a blend of herbs.

Spices, and other ingredients like gentian root, cinnamon, and cloves.

The name “Angostura” stems from its birthplace in the early 1800s: Angostura, known today as Ciudad Bolívar in Venezuela.

To make your homemade Angostura bitters.

Gather these ingredients:

• 1 cup of high proof alcohol (e.g., vodka or rum)
• 1 tablespoon dried gentian root
• 1 tablespoon dried orange peel
• 1 tablespoon dried lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon cardamom pods Heres how to do it:

Combine all the ingredients in a clean jar.

Pour the alcohol over them and seal the jar tightly.

Let it sit for about two weeks giving it a gentle shake every few days.

After this waiting period.

Strain out the solids and retain only the liquid mixture.

Bottle up your homemade Angostura bitters and indulge in their flavorful implications within your preferred cocktails.

Consider these tips for optimal results:

• Utilize high quality ingredients.
• Allow for ample time—around two weeks—for full flavor development.
• For those desiring sweeter notes in their bitters. Add a small amount of simple syrup or honey prior to bottling. In conclusion:
  Creating your own batch of Angostura bitters as a personal touch to your cocktails affords you the opportunity to experiment with various flavors. While the process necessitates time and patience. It yields a versatile ingredient that enhances a variety of cocktails. We cordially extend an invitation to all of you to partake in our thrilling event, “Happy Mixing!”