The San Francisco Cocktail is a refined gin-based drink that balances sloe gin with equal parts sweet and dry vermouth, finished with aromatic bitters for complexity.
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Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass.
Serve with a cherry.
Stirred cocktails do not store; prepare and serve immediately. Batch the spirit mixture up to 2 weeks ahead, refrigerated.
mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger or measuring spoon · cocktail strainer · coupe or cocktail glass
Sloe gin is central to this recipe's flavor profile. Ruby port or crème de cassis can approximate the sweetness, but the drink will taste noticeably different.
Stir this cocktail in a mixing glass with ice for 30 seconds to chill and dilute properly, then strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
Aromatic and orange bitters together create the intended balance. Angostura aromatic and Fee Bros. orange bitters are traditional choices.
Yes—combine all spirits and bitters in a bottle, then stir over ice and strain per drink when ready to serve within 1–2 weeks.
