Garnish:
Lime zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
1 fl oz | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
1/3 fl oz | Pisco |
1 fl oz | Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup |
2/3 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
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Review:
This deep reddy-brown bittersweet drink is based upon sweet almond syrup balancing bitter notes from the Angostura and lime tartness. With a whole shot of Angostura this cocktail is most unusual.
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History:
Created by Italian Barman, Valentino Bolognese and the winning drink in the Angostura European Cocktail Competition held at Mood Bar, Paris in January 2008.
Nutrition:
One serving of Trinidad Especial contains 124 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 15.6% alc./vol. (31.2° proof)
- 14 grams of pure alcohol
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