Best Saratoga Holiday Cocktail Recipes

SARATOGA HOLIDAY COCKTAIL

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This festive drink is based on the Saratoga cocktail, a riff on a Manhattan that first appeared in Jerry Thomas's "The Bar-Tender's Guide" in 1862. It's named after the New York State resort town famous for its mineral springs. This version incorporates brandied dried fruit, which carries notes of citrus and warming spices. The bitters help bring out the currant and cranberry notes in the fruit. Garnish with a twist of orange or a grating of nutmeg.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brandied dried fruit
1 ounce rye whiskey
1 ounce brandy
1 ounce sweet vermouth
2 dashes aromatic bitters
1 orange twist or freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

Steps:

Add brandied dried fruit, rye, brandy, sweet vermouth and bitters to a cocktail shaker. Stir for 20 to 30 seconds to incorporate the fruit. Add ice and stir again for 20 to 30 seconds or until sufficiently chilled.
Using a cocktail strainer, strain the cocktail into a coupe glass and garnish with a twist of orange or a fresh grating of nutmeg.

CLASSIC SARATOGA COCKTAIL

Classic Saratoga Cocktail image

The recipe for a classic Saratoga Cocktail includes brandy and whiskey, mixing it with sweet vermouth and bitters to create a great sipper.

Provided by Colleen Graham

Categories Beverage Cocktail

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 ounce brandy
1 ounce whiskey
1 ounce sweet vermouth
2 dashes bitters
For garnish: lemon or orange twist

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 cocktail (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g