Trinidad Sour

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (150 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass
Ingredients:
1 1/2 fl oz Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1/2 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1 fl oz Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup
3/4 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  3. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:


Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup – Nuts

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

This deep lurid reddy-brown cocktail won't be to everybody's taste but that's only to be expected with one-and-a-half shots of bitters. However, if you like cough candy then perhaps this cocktail is for you.

History:

Created in 2009 by Giuseppe Gonzalez at Clover Club Bar in Brooklyn, USA and inspired by the competition-winning Trinidad Especial by Valentino Bolognese.

Nutrition:

One serving of Trinidad Sour contains 145 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 18.05% alc./vol. (36.1° proof)
  • 20.3 grams of pure alcohol
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