Angostura Bark (Noun)
Meaning
The bitter bark of a South American tree; used in medicines and liqueurs and bitters.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The unique flavor profile of some craft cocktails relies on the distinctive taste of angostura bark.
- Many traditional herbal remedies contain angostura bark, which has been used for centuries to treat digestive issues.
- The bartender carefully added a splash of bitters made from angostura bark to give the drink its distinctive flavor.
- Historically, angostura bark has been valued for its supposed medicinal properties, including its anti-inflammatory effects.
- The angostura bark gives this particular brand of orange bitters its distinctive bitter and slightly spicy flavor.