Angostura Bitters had a Shake-Up Event at Meloncino, V&A Waterfront that was a fun night of creative indulgence making unique cocktails using Angostura aromatic bitters. Here are some of the most popular cocktail recipes that were made at the event for you to try out.
Martinez
Glass:
Coupe/Martini
Ingredients
- 45ml gin
- 45ml red vermouth
- 10ml Butler cherry liqueur
- 4 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
- Garnish: Orange twist
Method
Add all ingredients to mixing tin, add ice to large tin and add strainer, roll liquid from one tin to the other and repeat. Strain and garnish.
Classic Champagne Cocktail
Glass:
Classic Coupe
Ingredients
- 1 sugar cube
- 4 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
- 25ml brandy (pot still)
- Brut MCC
- Garnish: Cherry
Method
Place sugar cube in bottom of glass, dose with bitters and press, add chilled brandy and sparkling wine. Stir gently – garnish and serve.
Old Fashioned
Glass:
Rocks tumbler
Ingredients
- 50ml bourbon
- 10ml demerara syrup
- 4 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
- Garnish: Fresh orange zest
Method
Add all ingredients to glass, add ice and stir to dilution, top with ice and garnish
Whole Egg Flip
Glass:
Classic wine glass
Ingredients
- 25ml Angostura aromatic bitters
- 25ml rum
- 25ml medium cream port
- 15ml rich salted syrup
- 1 whole egg
- Garnish: Nutmeg grate
Method
Add all ingredients to a shaker with lots of ice, shake and double strain into chilled glass
Mint Julep
Glass:
Julep Cup
Ingredients
- 15ml sugar syrup
- 10 mint leaves
- 3 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
- 50ml bourbon or brandy
- Garnish: Mint and two dashes bitters
Method
Lightly muddle mint with sugar, add bitters and crushed ice, add bourbon and churn. Cap with crushed ice - garnish with bitters and mint.
Mai Tai
Glass:
Tin Cup
Ingredients
- 50ml white rum
- 15ml Butlers triple sec liqueur
- 15ml orgeat syrup
- 25ml lime juice
- 4 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
- Garnish: Mint sprig, lime wedge and cherry
Method
Add all ingredients to a shaker, shake with lots of ice and pour into glass - garnish and serve.
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