Our friend in the yellow cap, ANGOSTURA© aromatic bitters, is in a league of its own when it comes to balancing the flavours of mixed drinks and is a key ingredient in some of the best cocktails the world over.
If you’ve been to a restaurant or cocktail bar recently, you might have noticed just how many cocktails include ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters on their crafty cocktail menus.
It’s a favourite ingredient amongst bartenders – like salt is to chefs – because it adds a depth of flavour like no other with its herbaceous nature.
Shake up your next shot or two of tequila with this Tequila Sours recipe:
Ingredients
- 60ml Tequila
- 30ml fresh lime juice
- 15ml agave syrup
- 1 egg white
- 3 dashes of ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters
- Ice
- Lemon slice, for garnish
Method
- Add all ingredients except the bitters to a shaker.
- Dry shake without ice for 15 seconds.
- Add ice, shake and double strain into a rocks glass,
- then garnish with a few dashes of ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters and a slice of lemon.
And tada just like that you’re a mixologist!
For more information on the Angostura range and delicious food and cocktail recipes, please visit www.angosturabitters.com.
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