Angostura Bitter, bitter liqueur, 48% vol., Riemerschmid

Angostura or Angostura bitter is a bitter liqueur that, in addition to gentian root, can also contain bitter orange, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and cinchona bark. The bitter liqueur is used to flavor desserts, sauces for fish and meat, to flavor gin, vodka and genever as well as to make mixed drinks (e.g. Manhattan). Angostura usually contains at least 44% alcohol by volume; Nevertheless, it was not banned in the USA during the Prohibition period from 1920 to 1933 because it is so bitter that it can only be used for flavoring.