Caribbean cooler

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Stephen Ceideburg
2tablespoonsTorani orgeat (almond) syrup (see note)
2tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
6Drops bitters
4Shakes ground nutmeg
½cupFresh orange juice
1Crushed ice
1Lime slices, optional garnish

Directions

This won an award for Robert Parsons of the Benson Hotel, Portland, in an Automobile Club of Oregon Zero Proof MixOff contest.

Into a cocktail shaker or similar container, put syrup, lemon juice, bitters, nutmeg, orange juice and crushed ice. Shake and strain into chilled chimney glasses, filled with ice cubes. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.

Note: The syrup can be found in specialty food stores and some coffee stores.

Per serving: 183 calories (2 percent from protein, 97 percent from carbohydrate, 1 percent from fat), less than 1 gram protein, 45 grams carbohydrate, less than 1 gram fat, 0 cholesterol, 72 milligrams sodium.

Exchanges: 2 fruit.

Makes 1 serving

Posted by Stephen Ceideburg

Submitted By ANNE MARIE CHIAPPETTA On 03-27-95