Affinity
Scotch stirred with both vermouths and orange bitters — a perfect Rob Roy by another name. Balanced, dry-sweet and quietly assured.
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
165 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Scotch· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, Irish Whiskey — softer, no smoke
- Orange Bitters· not in your bar2 dashes
Or swap: Angostura Bitters — spicier, less citrus
- Dry Vermouth· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy
- Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier
Instructions
In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients.
Stir well.
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Pairs well with
Scotch split between both vermouths mediates smoky and sweet — cheese bridges it:
- Aged gouda cubes
- Smoked almonds
- Oatcakes with chutney
- Dark chocolate squares
Similar taste
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