Affinity
A forgotten classic from the golden age of cocktails that deserves a comeback. Equal parts scotch, dry vermouth, and sweet vermouth stirred with bitters create a perfectly balanced aperitif.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Blended scotch whisky
- 1 oz Dry vermouth
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Complement with game meats like venison or duck confit, or aged cheeses to match the drink's herbaceous vermouth and sophisticated scotch profile.
Instructions
Add scotch, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and both bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 25 seconds until well chilled
Strain into a chilled martini glass
Express a lemon twist over the surface
Drop the lemon twist into the drink
Tips
Fresh vermouth is critical; once opened, store vermouth in the refrigerator and use within 4 to 6 weeks Dolin dry and Carpano Antica make an excellent vermouth pairing for this cocktail Serve before dinner as an aperitif; the vermouths and bitters stimulate the appetite beautifully