Angostura Bitters substitutes
The closest substitute for Angostura Bitters is Peychaud's Bitters, which works but the drink will taste a little different. Lighter, with more anise. In a pinch, use Orange Bitters.
What to use instead of Angostura Bitters
Peychaud's BittersWorks, tastes different
Lighter, with more anise. Same amount.
Orange BittersLast resort
Citrus instead of spice. Same amount.
What is Angostura Bitters?
Angostura bitters is the world's most famous cocktail bitter, with complex spice and herb flavors. Essential for Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, and countless classics.
40 drinks with Angostura Bitters
- AffinityScotch Whisky, Dry Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth
- Añejo HighballAged Rum, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
- Black ManhattanRye Whiskey, Amaro Nonino
- Brandy CrustaCognac, Maraschino Liqueur, Triple Sec
- Champagne CocktailChampagne, Cognac, Sugar Cube
- Champs-ElyseesCognac, Green Chartreuse, Lemon Juice
- ChilcanoPisco, Lime Juice, Ginger Ale
- Corn n OilDark Rum, Velvet Falernum, Lime Juice
- Fancy FreeBourbon, Maraschino Liqueur, Orange Bitters
- FitzgeraldGin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- GreenpointRye Whiskey, Yellow Chartreuse, Sweet Vermouth
- HarvardCognac, Sweet Vermouth, Simple Syrup
- Horse's NeckBrandy, Ginger Ale
- Improved Holland Gin CocktailGenever, Simple Syrup, Maraschino Liqueur
- Japanese CocktailCognac, Orgeat
- Jet PilotDark Rum, White Rum, Overproof Rum
- Kentucky BuckBourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- Lion's TailBourbon, Allspice Dram, Lime Juice
- ManhattanRye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth
- Maple Old FashionedBourbon, Maple Syrup
- Marzipan Old FashionedBourbon, Amaretto, Simple Syrup
- Mexican Firing SquadTequila, Lime Juice, Grenadine
- Monte CarloRye Whiskey, Bénédictine
- Oaxaca Old-FashionedTequila Reposado, Mezcal, Agave Syrup
- Old CubanAged Rum, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Old FashionedBourbon, Sugar Cube, Water
- Pegu ClubGin, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
- Pisco SourPisco, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Planter's PunchDark Rum, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Queens Park SwizzleDark Rum, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Rob RoyScotch Whisky, Sweet Vermouth
- Rum SwizzleDark Rum, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Singapore SlingGin, Cherry Heering, Triple Sec
- Suffering BastardBourbon, Gin, Lime Juice
- Three Dots and a DashRhum Agricole, Aged Rum, Lime Juice
- TorontoRye Whiskey, Fernet-Branca, Simple Syrup
- Trinidad SourOrgeat, Lemon Juice, Rye Whiskey
- Vieux CarréRye Whiskey, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth
- Widows KissCalvados, Yellow Chartreuse, Bénédictine
- ZombieWhite Rum, Dark Rum, Overproof Rum
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