Affinity
The Affinity is a spirit-forward cocktail made with Scotch Whisky, Dry Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth and Angostura Bitters. It is stirred and served in a cocktail glass, about 20% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Neat/Up
- Strength
- About 20% ABV
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 30mlScotch Whisky
- 30mlDry Vermouth
- 30mlSweet Vermouth
- 2 dashesAngostura Bitters
How to make it
- Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the Affinity
An early-1900s Scotch drink built on the 'perfect' formula. Bartenders call any drink with dry and sweet vermouth split evenly 'perfect'.
Missing something?
- No Scotch Whisky? Use Johnnie Walker Scotch (Johnnie Walker is a blended Scotch)
- No Scotch Whisky? Use Irish Whiskey (Lighter and less smoky)
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Bianco Vermouth (Sweeter)
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Lillet Blanc (Fruitier and sweeter)
- No Sweet Vermouth? Use Punt e Mes (Noticeably more bitter)
- No Angostura Bitters? Use Peychaud's Bitters (Lighter, with more anise)
All swaps for Scotch Whisky, Dry Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth and Angostura Bitters
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