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Stirred · 1 serving

Affinity

An equal-parts Scotch cocktail combining dry vermouth, medium vermouth amaro, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Affinity is a stirred cocktail made with blended scotch whisky, vermouth amaro, dry vermouth, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Affinity ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Affinity ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blended Scotch whisky30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Vermouth Amaro30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———

Garnish: Expressed lemon twist

Method

How to make Affinity

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the Expressed lemon twist before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure blended scotch, vermouth amaro, dry vermouth, aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the drink is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with Expressed lemon twist and serve immediately at its coldest.

Tasting profile

What does Affinity taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Affinity questions

What is in a Affinity?

Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, vermouth amaro, dry vermouth, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Affinity take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Affinity prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Affinity alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B004https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/19/affinity · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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