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Affinity

Name: Affinity
Cuisine: Ordinary Drink
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Scotch; 1 oz Sweet Vermouth; 1 oz Dry Vermouth; 2 dashes Orange Bitters

Affinity combines Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Balanced, light, soft, and balanced.

Best for

Best for cozy night in.

Quick fact

Affinity is usually served as a ordinary drink in a cocktail glass, and its identity is shaped by Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

4 total

Scotchspirit - Alcoholic

1 1/2 oz

Sweet Vermouthspirit - Alcoholic

1 oz

Dry Vermouthspirit - Alcoholic

1 oz

Orange Bittersmodifier - Alcoholic

2 dashes

How to make it

Build it step by step.

3 steps

1In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients.
2Stir well.
3Strain into a cocktail glass.

Method

Stirred

Finish

Usually finished with Orange Bitters.

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Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Balanced

Read: Affinity is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth.

Texture and serve cues

✓Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for cozy night in.

Glassware

Cocktail glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a balanced profile with support from Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth.

Best pairing

Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.

Serving style

Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Affinity sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

Affinity is usually served as a ordinary drink in a cocktail glass, and its identity is shaped by Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth.

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