The San Fransisco Cocktail is one of the best sloe gin drinks you will find. This liqueur (not gin) is sweet, very much like a bright plum, and mixes well in a variety of mixers. Here it is paired with both varieties of vermouth and bitters in a sweetened Martini-like cocktail that is quite tasty. Because it is heavier than the drier Martinis it is a great option for a dessert cocktail and pairs nicely with cheesecake and desserts with a hint of chocolate or fruit.
Also, notice that two bitters are used in the San Francisco Cocktail. This little touch brings the sweet and dry into balance and is a necessity not to be missed.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce sloe gin
- 1 ounce dry vermouth
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- dash of orange bitters
- dash of aromatic bitters
- cherry for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a cherry.
