Fogerty
Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 34.4% 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. Rye spice and bitter-orange bite lead, with a cocoa-tinged sweetness rounding the middle before a dry, citrus-oil finish — a slow sipping drink for after dinner.
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
Tips
- Stir over ice until well-chilled and diluted before fine-straining — this drink is all spirit and liqueur, with no citrus to aerate.
- Express the orange twist directly over the surface right before serving so the citrus oils sit on top of the drink.
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?
Rye whiskey, a red bitter such as Campari, white crème de cacao, and a couple of dashes of orange bitters, stirred with ice and fine-strained. It is finished with an expressed orange twist for aromatic citrus oil rather than as a flavoring ingredient.
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 34.4% ABV, making it a fairly strong, spirit-forward drink meant to be sipped slowly rather than a session cocktail.
