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Cocktail History
The Stout Sangaree is a modern cocktail that was first published in The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book by Lou Bustamante. Similar to the Black Velvet, the recipe calls for a unique combination of dry stout beer and wine, but this version uses a dark and rich ruby port instead of sparkling wine and tops it all off with fragrant nutmeg.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Dry Stout Beer: This is a type of dark beer made with hops, malted barley, yeast, and water. I used Guinness Draught Stout.
Ruby Port: This is a fortified wine made in Portugal with a blend of red grapes. I used Sandeman Fine Ruby Porto.
Grated Nutmeg: This is a spice made from the seed of a nutmeg tree. I used Frontier Co-op Whole Nutmeg.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Grater: This is used to grate spices or citrus peel. I used the OXO Good Grips Grater.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Dark red-brown color
• Aroma: Nutmeg and beer
• Taste: Noticeable malty beer flavor complemented with red wine
• Finish: Slightly bitter beer aftertaste
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “This is one very hearty drink. I have a hops allergy, so I can’t really drink beer anymore. But even before I knew that, I wasn’t crazy about stouts and assumed I wouldn’t like this combination all that much. Turns out red wine and thick, heavy beer make for a really delicious and simple dessert-style cocktail. The Stout Sangaree was surprisingly tasty and would probably be the only way I would enjoy a stout if I still drank them.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book: Appropriate Libations for All Occasions by Lou Bustamante.
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Stout Sangaree
The Stout Sangaree is a modern cocktail that was first published in The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book by Lou Bustamante. Similar to the Black Velvet, the recipe calls for a unique combination of dry stout beer and wine, but this version uses a dark and rich ruby port instead of sparkling wine and tops it all off with fragrant nutmeg.

Ingredients
Method
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Add wine to a wine glass.
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Top with chilled beer.
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Garnish with grated nutmeg.