Affinity
Scotch stirred with both vermouths and orange bitters — a perfect Rob Roy by another name. Balanced, dry-sweet and quietly assured.
21% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
165 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Scotch1 ½ oz
- Orange Bitters2 dashes
- Dry Vermouth1 oz
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Affinity close to the original.
Instead of Scotch
- Bourbon— sweeter
- Irish Whiskey— softer, no smoke
Instead of Orange Bitters
- Angostura Bitters— spicier, less citrus
Instead of Dry Vermouth
- Blanc Vermouth— slightly sweeter
- Lillet Blanc— lighter, citrusy
Instead of Sweet Vermouth
- 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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