The Trinidad Sour Cocktail
The Trinidad Sour is a relatively new cocktail that was invented in 2009 by New York bartender Giuseppe Gonzalez. Despite its name, the cocktail is not a classic Trinidadian drink, but rather a modern twist on a classic sour. It has gained popularity in the cocktail world for its unique flavor profile and striking reddish-brown color.
For this traditional Trinidad Sour Cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
1. 2 parts dark rum
2. 1 part lime juice
3. 1 part simple syrup (or sweetened condensed milk)
4. Dash of Angostura bitters
To make your drink even tastier, try adding some fresh fruit and herbs as garnish! This can include a lime wedge or wheel, mint leaves, orange slice or zest, cherries etc.
Instructions, It’s Easy
This cocktail is easy to make with a few simple steps! All you need to do is mix two parts dark rum with one part lime juice in a shaker tin filled with ice cubes. Shake it for about 15 seconds then strain into an old-fashioned glass over fresh ice cubes.
Next add one part simple syrup (or sweetened condensed milk), depending on how sweet you want your cocktail to be; then stir gently for about 10 seconds and top off with dashes of Angostura bitters.
The Trinidad Sour is a unique cocktail because it uses a large amount of bitters as the base spirit, rather than a traditional liquor like gin or whiskey. The bitters are balanced out by the sweetness of the orgeat syrup and the tartness of the lemon juice. The rye whiskey adds a bit of complexity and depth to the flavor profile.
The use of Angostura bitters is also significant in the history of the cocktail. Angostura bitters were invented in Venezuela in the 1800s by Dr. Johann Siegert, and have been a staple in many classic cocktails ever since. The use of such a large amount of bitters in the Trinidad Sour is a nod to the historic and cultural significance of this ingredient.
Trinidad Sour Cocktail
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- -2 oz. Angostura bitters
- -1/4 oz. simple syrup or to taste
- -1/2 lime cut into wedges
- -2 dashes orange or aromatic bitters
- -Garnish: maraschino cherry and an orange twist
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes and set aside.
- In a shaker filled with ice, add the Angostura bitters, simple syrup, lime wedges and orange or aromatic bitters.
- Shake well for about 10 seconds and strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice cubes.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange twist before serving
Glassware
The typical glassware used for a Trinidad Sour is usually an old-fashioned or rocks glass. It’s important to have the right kind of glasses, as they help keep the cocktail chilled and give it an elegant presentation.
Flavors
The Trinidad is a classic tropical cocktail with a unique flavor profile. This refreshing summer drink features white rum, lime juice and orgeat syrup, making it both sweet and tart at the same time.
The base of this drink is white rum which adds sweetness to the overall flavor. The addition of fresh lime juice brings out the sour notes in the cocktail, while orgeat syrup rounds out the flavors with its subtle almond taste. These three ingredients work together to create a flavorful and well-balanced beverage that transports you to your own personal beach paradise!
