Angostura bitters are made from the distillation of aromatic herbs, barks, roots and plants, bitters are a liquid used to flavor cocktails or food. They are also used as a digestive aid or appetite stimulant. Bitters generally have a high alcohol content and are bitter or bittersweet to the taste. Angostura is actually a place in Venezuela where the product was originally made. Today, production continues in Trinidad where Angostura is the brand name for many products. See also bitters