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Trinidad Sour Cocktail Drink

Trinidad Sour Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Check out this easy Trinidad Sour recipe! Made with basic ingredients like Orgeat, Angostura bitters, lemon juice, and rye whiskey.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 343

Ingredients
 

  • ½ oz Rye Whiskey
  • 1 oz orgeat syrup
  • 1½ oz Angostura aromatic bitters
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
  • Ice cubes

Equipment

  • Coupe Glass
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Strainer

Instructions

  • Chill the Glass: Start by placing ice cubes in your coupe glass to chill.
  • Mix Ingredients: In the cocktail shaker, pour in 1½ oz Angostura aromatic bitters, ¾ oz fresh lemon juice, 1 oz orgeat syrup, and ½ oz Rye Whiskey.
  • Prep the shaker: Fill your shaker three-quarters full with ice cubes.
  • Shake Well: Cap the shaker and give it a vigorous shake until well chilled.
  • Strain and Serve: Empty the ice cubes from your coupe glass. Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Orgeat: I've successfully used almond syrup as a substitute when I don't have Orgeat. It lacks the floral undertones but delivers on the almond flavor.
  • Angostura Bitters: It's challenging to replace this unique ingredient. I've tried a combination of other aromatic bitters in a pinch, but the flavor profile does shift a bit.
  • Rye Whiskey: Bourbon makes an excellent alternative to rye whiskey, imparting a slightly sweeter and richer flavor to the cocktail.

Making a Pitcher of Trinidad Sour:

  • Scale: To serve 8, multiply all ingredients by 8. This would be 8 oz of Orgeat, 12 oz of Angostura bitters, 6 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 4 oz of rye whiskey.
  • Mix and Serve: Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well. Serve in individual ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Rye Whiskey Substitute: Choose a non-alcoholic whiskey alternative available in the market. These often capture the smoky and spicy notes of traditional whiskeys.
  • Angostura Bitters: Prepare an aromatic sugar syrup with orange peel, cardamom, and gentian. However, if you prefer, you can look for non-alcoholic aromatic bitters in specialty stores.
  • Follow the Original Steps: Use the non-alcoholic substitutes and proceed with the original instructions.

Making it Vegan:

Ensure the Orgeat or almond syrup doesn't contain animal-derived ingredients, as some brands might use honey or other non-vegan sweeteners. Opt for a brand that uses a plant-based sweetener or make your own at home.