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 Tequila30ml fresh lime juice15ml agave syrup1 egg white3 dashes of ANGOSTURA® aromatic bittersIceLemon 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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