Our first cocktail is the Sangaree which is a very old cocktail, dating back to the early-18th century. It first appeared in writing in a 1736 issue of the British Gentleman’s Magazine, “… a punch seller in the Strand had devised a new punch made of strong Madeira wine and called Sangre” (“Sangre” being the Spanish word for “blood”)..
AuthorThe Cocktails Must FlowCategoryGrated Nutmeg, Old Tom Gin, Sugar Syrup, Tawny PortDifficultyBeginnerThe Sangaree is a very old cocktail, dating back to the early-18th century. It first appeared in writing in a 1736 issue of the British Gentleman's Magazine, "... a punch seller in the Strand had devised a new punch made of strong Madeira wine and called Sangre" ("Sangre" being the Spanish word for "blood").
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add the gin and sugar syrup to the shaker and shake until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass.
Pour the tawny port into the glass where it will sink and mix leaving a clear layer at the top.
Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
Either gently mix layers before drinking or drink through the layers.
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Ingredients
Directions
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add the gin and sugar syrup to the shaker and shake until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass.
Pour the tawny port into the glass where it will sink and mix leaving a clear layer at the top.
Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
Either gently mix layers before drinking or drink through the layers.