The Affinity Cocktail is a balanced 1910s-era drink that combines blended Scotch whisky with equal parts dry and sweet vermouth, finished with orange bitters. Its herbal complexity and smooth finish make it a refined aperitif.
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Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Cocktails are served immediately after preparation; store spirits separately in a cool, dark place.
mixing glass · bar spoon · cocktail strainer · jigger · coupe or cocktail glass
The Affinity uses whisky as its base instead of gin, and combines both dry and sweet vermouth rather than favoring one, creating a warmer, more herbal profile.
Stir with ice for 30 seconds to chill and dilute gently; shaking is not traditional for this spirit-forward cocktail.
Irish whiskey or bourbon will work, but blended Scotch delivers the authentic herbal character this drink was designed around.
A coupe glass or cocktail glass is traditional; serve chilled without ice.
Use a dash bottle or dropper; 3 dashes equals approximately 1/8 teaspoon.
