I have difficulty finding "ANGOSTURA" bitters, is there any substitute?
My preferred pre-dinner drink is the Manathan, but I have difficulties finding ANGOSTURA bitters.
Is there anything else that I could use instead of it?
Best Answer
You could try Peychaud's Bitters (difficult to find), Fernet-Branca, orange bitters or other types of bitters. Worcestershire sauce may also be used as a substitute but works well in savory dishes. I wouldn't recommend it for a Manhattan.
Or, if you're very ambitious you can try to make your own bitters, although the ingredient list is somewhat intimidating! Good luck!
http://spiritsandcocktails.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/how-to-make-bitters/
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What can I replace Angostura bitters with?
Angostura Bitters Substitutes- Use Other Types of Bitters. Peychaud's and orange bitters are both wonderful substitutions to cocktails that normally use Angostura aromatic bitters! ...
- Use Other Types of Liqueur. Campari, Absinthe, or an Amaro are all great options! ...
- Make Your Own Quickly-Infused Bitter. ...
- Muddle Fruit.
Is there a replacement for bitters?
The best bitters substitute? Campari. Campari is a popular Italian bitter liqueur that's bright red and best known for its use in the Negroni. It's intensely bitter and lightly sweet.Are bitters interchangeable?
The only real substitute for a bitters is another bitters! However, don't go thinking that bitters are interchangeable. If a cocktail is traditionally made with a certain bitters, and you want it to taste the way you expect it to, you should stick with that particular bitters.Are Angostura bitters necessary?
Angostura bitters are a necessary ingredient for creating cocktails like the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned.More answers regarding i have difficulty finding "ANGOSTURA" bitters, is there any substitute?
Answer 2
You can also order bitters from Amazon. I don't know for sure if they can ship them to Canada; try it and let us know. Fee Brothers is a very old company that makes some terrific varieties. I particularly like their grapefruit bitters.
Answer 3
KegWorks sells Angostura bitters and will ship to Canada - CAD$10 for a 4-oz. bottle, or CAD$23 for a 16-oz. bottle, plus shipping. I've used them (for shipments to the US) and had nothing but good experiences.
Answer 4
In Quebec, it easily available in most grocery stores (Métro, IGO, Provigo) in the aisles where they have syrups (grenadines...)
Answer 5
A good substitute for Angostura Bitters is to dissolve a couple of Ricola Herb Cough Drops in a Canadian Rye Whiskey - such as Hunter Rye - and let set for a day to dissolve.
Answer 6
@vecta has provided the canonical answer to which I agree.
Others provided alternate replies to the effect of have you tried this source, an example being Amazon.
Amazon Canada: ANGOSTURA Aromatic Bitters, 100 Milliliters.
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