The Affinity Cocktail is a balanced three-way split of dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and Scotch whiskey with orange bitters—a nuanced aperitif that lets each ingredient shine equally.
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Visit Mr. Boston DrinksFrom Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide
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Stir well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass.
mixing glass or cocktail pitcher · bar spoon · jigger · fine strainer · coupe or cocktail glass
Use a lighter, smoother Scotch rather than heavily peated varieties. The recipe calls for Old Mr. Boston or similar accessible blends that won't overpower the vermouths.
Stir this cocktail with ice for 30 seconds until properly chilled and diluted. Shaking would aerate it unnecessarily and cloud the drink.
Both vermouths are essential to the balance. Swapping either changes the profile significantly; stick to the original ratio for the intended flavor.
Serve in a chilled coupe or cocktail glass, strained over a single large ice cube or without ice, depending on preference.
