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Trinidad Bitters Sour

Audacious mahogany showstopper using aromatic bitters as the primary base spirit, tamed by almond orgeat and rye.

Whiskey Shaken Served up 4 min · 24% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Unadorned or thin lemon twist

Aromatic Bitters (measured full pour) 45 ml
Orgeat Almond Syrup 30 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
High-Proof Rye Whiskey 15 ml

Preparation

Unscrew or dash 45 ml of aromatic bitters into a shaker with orgeat, fresh lemon juice, and rye whiskey.
Pack with cold ice and shake hard for 15 seconds until a rich khaki-rose foam develops.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Don't empty half your bitters bottle or hunt down orgeat—use 45 ml rye/bourbon + 8 generous dashes bitters + rich sugar syrup + 3 drops almond extract!

Rye or Bourbon Whiskey 45 ml
Aromatic Bitters (heavy pour) 10 dashes
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Rich Sugar Syrup (2:1) 25 ml
Pure Almond Extract + Pinch Allspice 3 drops

At-Home Steps

Shake whiskey, 10 big dashes bitters, lemon juice, rich syrup, almond extract, and allspice hard with ice.
Fine-strain into a chilled stemmed glass.
Sip slowly.

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How do you make Trinidad Bitters Sour at home with everyday ingredients?

Don't empty half your bitters bottle or hunt down orgeat—use 45 ml rye/bourbon + 8 generous dashes bitters + rich sugar syrup + 3 drops almond extract! Ingredients: 45 ml Rye or Bourbon Whiskey, 10 dashes Aromatic Bitters (heavy pour), 22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 25 ml Rich Sugar Syrup (2:1), 3 drops Pure Almond Extract + Pinch Allspice. Steps: Shake whiskey, 10 big dashes bitters, lemon juice, rich syrup, almond extract, and allspice hard with ice. Fine-strain into a chilled stemmed glass. Sip slowly.

What is the full craft bar specification for Trinidad Bitters Sour?

Trinidad Bitters Sour (Whiskey, 24% ABV) is prepared shaken with served up and garnished with unadorned or thin lemon twist. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Aromatic Bitters (measured full pour), 30 ml (1 oz) Orgeat Almond Syrup, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice, 15 ml (1/2 oz) High-Proof Rye Whiskey.