Fogerty
A bitter and sweet whiskey cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 33.6% ABV ∙
The Fogerty is a spirit-forward, stirred rye whiskey cocktail with a red bitter, white crème de cacao, and orange bitters, finished with an orange twist.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Rye whiskey 60 mlRed bitter 15 mlWhite Crème de Cacao 10 mlOrange bitters 2 dashes
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
History
The Fogerty is a modern cocktail created in 2010 by bartender Ryan Fitzgerald at Beretta in San Francisco, and later a signature drink at his own bar, ABV, also in San Francisco.
FAQ
What is a Fogerty made of?
60 ml rye whiskey, 15 ml of a red bitter such as Campari, 10 ml white crème de cacao, and two dashes of orange bitters.
What glass is a Fogerty served in?
A coupe glass, served up with no ice. The glass is pre-chilled before the drink is fine-strained into it, so it stays cold longer without any dilution from ice in the glass.
How strong is a Fogerty?
About 33.6% ABV, making it a fairly strong, spirit-forward drink meant to be sipped slowly rather than a session cocktail.
