Angostura Orange Bitters
Angostura Orange Bitters is a 100mL bottle of orange bitters at 28% ABV, made in Trinidad & Tobago from a special recipe blending tropical oranges with spices. Launched in 2007 — the House of Angostura's first new bitters in 183 years — it brings bright citrus depth to clear-spirit cocktails, and the house calls it the soul of an exceptional dry Martini. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 28%
- Size: 100mL
- Style: Orange cocktail bitters — used in dashes
- Origin: Made in Trinidad & Tobago by the House of Angostura
- Recipe: A blend of tropical oranges and spices, distinct from the aromatic bitters' formula
- Release: 2007 — the house's first new bitters since the 1824 original
The Second Bitters Took 183 Years
After the original aromatic bitters conquered the world's bars, Angostura waited nearly two centuries before adding a second: an orange bitters built from sun-ripened Caribbean oranges and a spice blend entirely its own. Where the aromatic bitters bring herbal depth to dark-spirit drinks, the orange was made for the clear end of the bar — gin, vodka and white rum — where a dash of citrus and spice can lift a Martini or a Daiquiri without sweetening it. It wears the same oversized label as its elder. Pair it with the original from the Angostura vendor page and our spirits collection.
Tasting Notes
Bright and zesty: fresh orange peel and juicy citrus first, then a layer of warm spice that keeps the finish dry rather than sweet — a seasoning for drinks, not a liqueur.
How to Enjoy
Two dashes in a dry Martini or a gin and tonic; a dash in a rum Old Fashioned alongside the aromatic; a drop in sparkling water or over seafood and chocolate desserts in the kitchen, as the brand suggests. More bar essentials are across our spirits collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Angostura orange and aromatic bitters?
Different recipes and strengths: the orange bitters (28% ABV) are built on tropical oranges and spices for citrus brightness, while the aromatic (44.7% ABV) is a gentian-based herbal blend for depth — most bars keep both.
When was Angostura Orange Bitters released?
In 2007 — remarkably, the House of Angostura's first new bitters in 183 years since the original of 1824.
What cocktails use orange bitters?
Classically a dry Martini, and broadly anywhere citrus needs sharpening: gin and tonics, Daiquiris, and Old Fashioneds paired with the aromatic bitters.
Brighten the clear drinks — order Angostura Orange Bitters online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.