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Shaken · 1 serving

Trinidad Especial

Valentino Bolognese's 2008 competition winner balancing aromatic bitters, pisco, orgeat, and fresh lime.

Short answer

Trinidad Especial is a shaken cocktail made with aromatic bitters, pisco, orgeat, and lime juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Trinidad Especial ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Trinidad Especial ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aromatic bitters30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Pisco10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Orgeat30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Lime Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts

Garnish: One short lime twist

Method

How to make Trinidad Especial

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and cut one short, thin lime twist with minimal white pith.

  2. 02

    Measure the aromatic bitters, pisco, orgeat, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously until the dense orgeat is fully integrated and the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the surface clean and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the lime oils over the drink, retain only the compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Trinidad Especial taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Trinidad Especial questions

What is in a Trinidad Especial?

Kokto’s build uses aromatic bitters, pisco, orgeat, and lime juice.

How long does a Trinidad Especial take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Trinidad Especial prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Trinidad Especial alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B076https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3329/trinidad-especial · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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