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Affinity

Affinity is fairly approachable, built around sweet, fruity and bitter. The mouthfeel is lean, light body, and the overall impression is firm and warming.

SweetFruityBitter

APPROX. ABV: 22%
STRENGTH: 4/5
DRINKABILITY: 4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4

Bitterness4

Sourness1

Strength4

Body2

Drinkability4

Fruity4

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

1 1/2 oz Scotch

1 oz Sweet Vermouth

1 oz Dry Vermouth

2 dashes Orange bitters

Method: In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients. Stir well. Strain into a cocktail glass.
Glass: Cocktail glass
Garnish: Citrus garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Steak

02Aged cheese

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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