
Trinidad sour
A full 45ml of Angostura bitters shaken with orgeat, lemon and a measure of rye. The famous inversion that turns a seasoning into the star.
18.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
145 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Angostura Bitters· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged
- Lemon Juice· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener
- Orgeat· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Falernum — spiced island cousin
- Rye Whiskey· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, rounder
Instructions
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
Shake well with ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Pairs well with
A full ounce of Angostura makes this sour spice-bomb — nutty sweets defuse it:
- Almond orgeat cookies
- Candied pecans
- Dark chocolate bark
- Cinnamon shortbread




