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Angostura bitters

British  
/ ˌæŋɡəˈstjʊərə /

plural noun

  1. a bitter aromatic tonic made from gentian and various spices and vegetable colourings, used as a flavouring in alcoholic drinks

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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All you need are caster sugar and Angostura bitters.

From Salon Jan. 14, 2022

Add a dash of the molasses bitters and a dash of the Angostura bitters.

From New York Times Jan. 11, 2022

Spangler said Angostura bitters are probably what you’ll need “95 out of 100 times.”

From Seattle Times Dec. 17, 2021

Keep other mixers, simple syrups, vermouths and bitters in the refrigerator; Spangler said Angostura bitters are probably what you’ll need “95 out of 100 times.”

From Washington Post Dec. 2, 2021

The trade-breeze, as it rose, brought off the swamps a sickly smell, suggestive of the need of coffee, quinine, Angostura bitters, or some other febrifuge. 

From At Last by Kingsley, Charles

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