Cuban Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm looking for a spice, leaf or liquid that I can use to product a bitter taste in a drink. Ideally I want a local replacement for Angostura Bitters, I am not seeking where to buy a bottle of AB, I seek a replacement that will do the same a similar job. Any ideas welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 bitter melon is extremely bitter, cuban. Juice from that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircut Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 bitter melon is extremely bitter, cuban. Juice from that? There is NO substitute to Angustora. any substitute will be imperfect. ;-( It us made in Trinidad from herbs and spices with a unique flavor layers.! http://www.cocktaildb.com/ingr_browse?category=2 list 39 different bitters used in cocktails.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) There is NO substitute to Angustora. any substitute will be imperfect. ;-( It us made in Trinidad from herbs and spices with a unique flavor layers.! Although that statement is true and one would not consider putting motorcycle wheels on a Rolls Royce - there are occasions where shipping exotic items out to rural Thailand does not make sense. So improvisation is required. list 39 different bitters used in cocktails.... Although that is an interesting link, and I thank you for it, the most common words on the page after 'bitters' are "Limited availability" and "Unavailable"Thank you for the idea SBK - I will try a Bitter Melon - the drink that this is being mixed with is already too sweet so part of the AB's job is already done. I have experimented with some stoned soft fruit - but that was not successful. For those following, hers's a picture.... Edited March 26, 2009 by Cuban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I was going to say "Ma-Ra' cos I couldnt think of the english word for it but SBK already beat me to it there is also a smaller version..... darker green, tiny little thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teletiger Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 My wife has served up some very bitter herbs......but strangely more-ish. I'll quizz her when she's back. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teletiger Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 The veg in the picture is Ma Ra chin (chinese). The smaller one (more bitter) is Ma Ra kee nok (bird poo). My wife (Lanna) pronounces them Mat Lat cheen and Mat Lat Kee nok. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 thats it tiger! spot on..just what I was trying to think of I dont eat that stuff.....hence the names are not retained in my memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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