Saratoga Cocktail Recipe

This is the classic recipe for a Saratoga cocktail. It combines everything that's great about the Manhattan and metropolitan recipes into one glass to create a sensational drink both whiskey and brandy lovers will enjoy.

The recipe dates to the 1880s, making its first print appearance in Jerry Thomas' "Bar-Tenders Guide." The story goes that it was created in Saratoga Springs, New York, the 19th-century vacation and gambling hot spot often compared to Las Vegas today.

In the Saratoga, you'll simply pour equal amounts of brandy, whiskey, and sweet vermouth, adding a couple of dashes of bitters to marry the flavors. Rye whiskey is often preferred, though some people enjoy it with a bold bourbon.

Prep time: 3 Minutes

Nutrition: 182 Calories

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 ounce brandy
• 1 ounce whiskey
• 1 ounce sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes bitters
• Lemon twist, for garnish

Method

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour the brandy, whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
3. Stir well.
4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
5. Twist a lemon or orange peel over the glass and drop it into the drink. Serve and enjoy.

Category: Drinks | Cuisine: Cocktails