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.