Army & Navy

Nope not a military related post, though you wouldn't know it from the title! In looking for ways to use my homemade orgeat I found this Army and Navy cocktail. It was published in The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks by David A. Embury. Attributed to the author, it was presumably invented in the 40's (the book was published in 48'). I have no idea why it's called Army & Navy and I'd really like to know... Maybe I'll have to buy the book! Whatever it's name is, this is a total winner.

Trinidad Sour

  

The Trinidad Sour is the reason I made orgeat. Get this, it has one OUNCE of bitters. One whole ounce. That sounds so terrible I had to try it. Plus my cocktail-reputable friends love it. Recipe I used is in the above link! Seat belts everyone!

Orgeat

A while back a couple friends told me about a crazy new cocktail they had at a restaurant and recreated at home, a Trinidad Sour. These are the same friends who recommended the first good margarita I've made! I had all but one ingredient for the Trinidad Sour, orgeat. This is an almond syrup. Not just any ol' almond syrup you could buy to put in coffee though, it's been around in some form for centuries and is more complex than something like amaretto. My friends recommend the best orgeat they have had, by Small Hand Foods. Sadly I couldn't seem to get my hands on it, sooo big surprise, I looked up how to make it. I mean, why not right?