Name: Trinidad Sour Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 45 ml Angostura Bitters; 15 ml Rye whiskey; 30 ml lemon juice (fresh); 20 ml Orgeat

Trinidad Sour

Description

The Trinidad Sour is one of the most unusual modern classics, using Angostura bitters as the main base rather than as seasoning. Balanced with whiskey, lemon, and orgeat, it is rich, spicy, and surprisingly drinkable.

Ingredients

45 ml Angostura Bitters
15 ml Rye whiskey
30 ml lemon juice (fresh)
20 ml Orgeat

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker Fine Mesh Strainer

Instructions

Add Angostura bitters, rye whiskey, lemon juice, and orgeat to a shaker with ice.
Shake hard until chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass (recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Advanced Approx. 24% ABV 1.5 units Ice