Affinity
Scotch with both vermouths. A perfect Rob Roy.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 24% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Blended Scotch
- 22.5 ml Sweet vermouth
- 22.5 ml Dry vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml blended Scotch into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Affinity
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Affinity FAQ
What's in an Affinity?
45 ml blended scotch, 22.5 ml sweet vermouth, 22.5 ml dry vermouth, 2 dashes angostura bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is an Affinity?
About 24% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir an Affinity?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve an Affinity in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
