Caribbean Cooler

Ingredients

 * stephen ceideburg
 * 2 tbsp torani orgeat (almond) syrup
 * -(see note)
 * 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 * 6 drops bitters
 * 4 shakes ground nutmeg
 * 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
 * 1 crushed ice
 * 1 lime 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