When it comes to cocktails, Angostura Bitters is ubiquitous: created in 1824 by the Surgeon General of the Venezuelan army, this elixir was meant to cure soldiers' stomach aches! The ingredients, even today, are so secret that the company orders spices from abroad to thwart any espionage attempts; but what is the secret of this elixir? Its main characteristic is that it balances and binds aromas, strengthens the taste of spirits, and tempers sour or astringent aftertastes, which is why Angostura is distributed in 175 countries worldwide!
