Precursory Cocktail
June 25, 2024
This low-ABV cocktail does something very cool: It gives you the complexity of a boozy cocktail without the big hit of alcohol. How? Tawny port adds notes of dried fruit and a smoldering, almost leathery aroma. The vermouth brings a subtle sweetness and a hint of spice, and the absence of simple syrup — along with a squeeze of lemon juice — makes it feel all grown-up and polished.
Whip up the Precursory Cocktail for a romantic dinner with your SO, an evening of gossip with close friends or a happy hour with your hard-to-impress in-laws. This drink doesn’t disappoint.
SERVINGS
1
CHILL TIME
30 min
(for glass to chill)
PREP TIME
5 min
Ingredients
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1ounce tawny port
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1ounce sweet vermouth
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1/4ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
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3dashes Angostura bitters
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3dashes orange bitters
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Lemon twist, for garnish
Additional
Directions
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1
Chill 1 Nick and Nora glass in the freezer for 30 minutes.
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2
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tawny port, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, Angostura bitters and orange bitters.
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3
Fill the shaker halfway with ice and shake until the outside is frosty and very cold, about 20 seconds.
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4
Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
Recipe adapted from: Diffords Guide