Angostura Cocoa Bitters
Swan's Nest Rd
Unit 30, Kilbarrack Shopping Centre
Grange
Dublin
D05 N2F6
Ireland
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About this product
Rich Cocoa, Spice & Aromatic Depth
A few dashes can completely change the character of a cocktail, and ANGOSTURA® Cocoa Bitters is a particularly delicious example. Made with prized Trinitario cocoa from Trinidad & Tobago, it combines rich, floral and nutty cocoa with an infusion of aromatic botanicals to create a bitters that is indulgent without becoming sweet. It is a natural extension of Angostura's long tradition of using bitters to add complexity, balance and depth.
Think beyond chocolate cocktails, too. Cocoa Bitters works beautifully with aged whisky, rum, cognac and tequila, while its combination of bitter chocolate, nutty notes and spice can add a luxurious dimension to sweet vermouth and coffee-based drinks. It is equally at home in the kitchen, where a few dashes can bring something special to desserts and even savoury dishes. For a home bar in Ireland, this is one of those small bottles that opens up an impressive amount of creative territory.
Why we love it:
This is Angostura with a darker, more decadent side. Rich cocoa brings chocolate-like depth, while aromatic botanicals and gentle spice stop it becoming heavy or one-dimensional. It is fantastic with aged spirits and particularly good in an Espresso Martini, but don't overlook it in an Old Fashioned-style serve or alongside sweet vermouth. A couple of dashes can make a familiar cocktail feel entirely new.
Country of origin
Trinidad and Tobago
Tasting notes
Colour
Rich dark brown.
Nose
Distinctive cocoa with warm spices and subtle citrus undertones.
Palate
Rich, floral and nutty cocoa leads into aromatic botanicals, with bitter chocolate, gentle spice and a rounded, complex finish.
Serving suggestion
Add 2–3 dashes to cocktails containing whisky, rum, cognac, tequila or sweet vermouth. It is particularly effective in an Espresso Martini, where the cocoa and botanical notes add another layer of richness without adding sweetness.
You can also experiment in desserts, chocolate-based recipes and even savoury dishes where a subtle bitter-cocoa note can add surprising depth.
Easy Home Cocktail – Cocoa Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 50ml Bourbon or aged Rum
- 10ml Sugar Syrup
- 2–3 dashes Angostura Cocoa Bitters
- Orange twist
Method: Add the spirit, sugar syrup and bitters to a mixing glass with plenty of ice. Stir until chilled, then strain over a large cube of fresh ice in a rocks glass. Express an orange twist over the drink and drop it in.
Rich, warming and gently chocolatey, it is an Old Fashioned with a darker, more indulgent personality.
Size, cl
10
ABV, %
48.0
About the producer
Founded in Trinidad in 1824, Angostura has spent two centuries building its reputation around bitters and rum. Cocoa Bitters was launched in 2020 after years of research and experimentation, using locally sourced Trinitario cocoa — a variety particularly prized for its depth of flavour and aroma. The result brings together Trinidad's cocoa heritage with Angostura's long-established bitters expertise, creating one of the more distinctive modern additions to the range.