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[It s] not just something to drink but is also a source of national pride
Take a tour down the drinks aisles of many supermarkets worldwide. Depending on local laws, there may be soda, beer or other alcohol. There will also likely be mixers for everything from a Bloody Mary to a Tom Collins. But no matter where you are, one little bottle quietly takes its place of importance among them all: Angostura Aromatic Bitters.
Produced since the 19th Century, Angostura Bitters is as important to the bartender as salt is to the chef. Without it, there would be no Manhattan or Old Fashioned or Whisky Sour. The cocktails that require a dash of Angostura Bitters number in the hundreds if not thousands.