Post #688354 by swizzle on Fri, Aug 2, 2013 4:58 AM

I came home one night a little while ago after i had been in the city drinking and the only real cocktail i had ingredients for was a rum old-fashioned. I can't remember what rum i used but I didn't have any simple syrup made so i used maple syrup instead and also tried the Creole Bitters from The Bitter Truth Traveler's Set i picked up when i was in the U.S. last year. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked. It had a very strong liquorice/aniseed flavour which i love and although i don't think i've made one since i know it's a combination i'll be having again.

And if you've never tried one of these i highly recommend you do. It's actually surprisingly good.

Trinidad Sour

1 ounce Angostura bitters
1 ounce orgeat
3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce Rittenhouse 100-proof rye (can sub Wild Turkey 101)

Combine in a cocktail shaker and shake well with ice. Strain into chilled coupe, and stand back.