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Affinity cocktail

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Affinity

A strong and flavorful cocktail combining Scotch whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a touch of dry vermouth.

Base
Scotch
Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Strong
Origin
Scotland

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Fill a Mixing Glass with ice.
  2. Add Scotch Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, and Angostura Bitters.
  3. Stir gently.
  4. Strain into a Coupe Glass.
  5. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.

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About the Affinity

The Affinity cocktail is a rich and balanced drink that features Scotch whisky as the base, complemented by both sweet and dry vermouths, with a dash of Angostura bitters.

This drink offers a complexity of flavors, from the smokiness of the whisky to the herbal notes of vermouth, making it a great choice for those who enjoy bold, spirit-forward cocktails.

Similar drinks

How this compares

  • Rob Roy

    Both use Scotch whiskey and sweet vermouth, but Affinity includes both dry and sweet vermouth, making it a bit more complex.

  • Manhattan

    Manhattan uses rye whiskey, while Affinity uses Scotch, adding a smokier, stronger flavor.

  • Old Pal

    Old Pal uses rye whiskey and dry vermouth, while Affinity adds sweet vermouth, creating a sweeter, smoother profile.

  • Boulevardier

    Boulevardier uses bourbon and Campari, while Affinity features Scotch with sweet and dry vermouth, making it more herbal and smoky.

  • Negroni

    Negroni is more bitter with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, while Affinity is smoother with Scotch whiskey and dry vermouth.

  • Sazerac

    Sazerac is a whiskey-based cocktail with a strong, herbal finish, while Affinity is lighter and smoother, focusing on the Scotch and vermouths.

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