{"id":7180,"date":"2026-09-14T11:46:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T09:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=191635"},"modified":"2026-09-14T11:46:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T09:46:07","slug":"the-conversation-continues-one-batch-three-ways-to-explore-flavor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/the-conversation-continues-one-batch-three-ways-to-explore-flavor\/","title":{"rendered":"The Conversation Continues: One Batch. Three Ways to Explore Flavor"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What happens when you start with the same cocktail and change just one ingredient?<\/p>\n

The conversation around cocktails is changing. We\u2019re becoming more curious about what makes a drink work, and increasingly confident about exploring those flavours at home.<\/p>\n

So, what happens when you take one winter-inspired batch and change just one thing?<\/p>\n

The result is three distinct expressions of the same drink, warm and spiced, bright and citrus-led, or rich and indulgent.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s less about finding the \u201cright\u201d one and more about discovering which flavour speaks to you. Better still, it gives guests something to taste, compare and talk about around the table.<\/p>\n

The Base Batch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Makes 8\u201310 serves
500 ml good quality-aged or golden Rum
400 ml cloudy apple juice
200 ml fresh orange juice
100 ml fresh lemon juice
100 ml honey syrup
300 ml chilled soda water
Orange and apple slices, to garnish
Ice, to serve<\/p>\n

Method: Combine the rum, apple juice, orange juice, lemon juice and honey syrup in a large jug. Stir well and chill. Divide evenly between three smaller jugs. Add 100 ml soda water to each just before serving.
Then let the bitters do the talking.<\/p>\n

AROMATIC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Warm \u2022 Spiced \u2022 Complex
Add 4\u20135 dashes ANGOSTURA\u00ae Aromatic Bitters.
Garnish with an orange slice and fresh apple.
The flavour shift: The fruit and citrus become warmer and more aromatic, bringing a gently spiced depth to the batch.<\/p>\n

ORANGE<\/strong>
Bright \u2022 Citrusy \u2022 Fresh
Add 4\u20135 dashes ANGOSTURA\u00ae Orange Bitters.
Garnish with an orange wheel and fresh orange zest.
The flavour shift: Citrus moves to the foreground, giving the drink a brighter, fresher expression.<\/p>\n

03 COCOA<\/strong>
Rich \u2022 Deep \u2022 Indulgent
Add 4\u20135 dashes ANGOSTURA\u00ae Cocoa Bitters.
Garnish with orange peel and a little grated dark chocolate.
The flavour shift: The rum and fruit take on a richer, deeper character, showing how cocoa can transform the same foundation into something more indulgent.<\/p>\n

Now Taste, Compare & Decide<\/p>\n

Serve all three alongside one another and ask guests:<\/p>\n

Which one would you make again?<\/p>\n

There is no right answer. That\u2019s the fun of it.<\/p>\n

One batch. Three bitters. Three different expressions and a very easy way to turn making cocktails into part of the conversation.<\/p>\n

For more cocktail recipes and seasonal inspiration, follow Angostura South Africa on Instagram @AngosturaZA or visit www.angosturabitters.com.<\/p>\n

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Author<\/strong>: Ashli Prins from Paddington Station PR<\/a> on behalf of ANGOSTURA<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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