Saratoga Cocktail
Made with Brandy
main ingredients
- Brandy - 1ounce
- Whiskey - 1ounce
- Sweet vermouth - 1ounce
- Bitters - 2 dashes
- For garnish: lemon or orange twist - As needed
instructions
Gather the ingredients.
In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour the brandy, whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
Stir well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Twist a lemon or orange peel over the glass and drop it into the drink.
Serve and enjoy!
Tips
For some drinkers, this cocktail is not an immediate hit but they fall for it once a certain combination of brandy and whiskey is used. It's rather finicky that way, so experiment with different pairings to find your ideal Saratoga.
Try various sweet vermouths as well.
A well-chilled glass will also create a better tasting cocktail from beginning to end. Since cocktail glasses may not fit in a crowded freezer, you might be better off with a quick chill: Place ice cubes in the glass while you mix, then dump them before straining.
In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour the brandy, whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
Stir well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Twist a lemon or orange peel over the glass and drop it into the drink.
Serve and enjoy!
Tips
For some drinkers, this cocktail is not an immediate hit but they fall for it once a certain combination of brandy and whiskey is used. It's rather finicky that way, so experiment with different pairings to find your ideal Saratoga.
Try various sweet vermouths as well.
A well-chilled glass will also create a better tasting cocktail from beginning to end. Since cocktail glasses may not fit in a crowded freezer, you might be better off with a quick chill: Place ice cubes in the glass while you mix, then dump them before straining.