Angostura Cocoa Bitters

Dark, brooding, and unapologetically precise, Angostura Cocoa Bitters adds depth where sweetness alone falls short. Built on Angostura’s classic bitter backbone, it weaves roasted cocoa nibs with warm spice and dry botanicals. The result feels architectural. Structured. Almost stern, yet deeply rewarding. This isn’t dessert garnish territory. It’s a tool for reshaping cocktails, tightening edges, and adding shadow to drinks that lean too bright. A few drops can change the mood entirely. Use it sparingly. It doesn’t need much.

Nose: Deep cocoa powder rises first, followed by hints of espresso bean, clove, and a faint earthy bitterness that feels grounded and serious.

Palate: Dry dark chocolate dominates, layered with baking spice, gentian bitterness, and a restrained sweetness that stays firmly in check.

Finish: Long and drying. Cocoa lingers alongside spice and herbal bitterness, leaving a clean, structured impression that sharpens the next sip.

Perfect in spirit-forward cocktails, especially with aged rum, rye, or mezcal. Excellent on vanilla desserts, chocolate tarts, or espresso-based sweets.