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Affinity cocktail: a vintage recipe dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
Recipe
For 1 person
2.5 cl Scotch whisky
2.5 cl Vermouth rosso
2.5 cl Vermouth bianco
1 dash of Angostura bitters
How to make
👉 shaker / 🥃 coupe / 🸠short drink (7cl) / â±ï¸ 4 mn
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Shake the scotch whisky, the 2 vermouths and the Angostura bitters with a few ice cubes.
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Strain into a coupe glass.
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Add a squeeze of lemon to the rim of the glass.
About
The Affinity appeared in the late 19th century, at a time when cocktails were growing in popularity and bartenders were trying their hand at innovative creations. The first mentions of the Affinity cocktail date back to 1880 in American books on mixology, where it is often described as a refined drink, ideal for elegant evenings and social gatherings.
