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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: This is a type of beer made with roasted malted barley, hops, water, and yeast, which are brewed and fermented to develop a dark, roasted flavor.
Ruby Port Wine: This is a type of wine made in Portugal with red grapes and yeast, which are fermented with the grape skins to produce alcohol, fortified with brandy, and then aged briefly to develop a bold, fruity flavor.
Nutmeg: This is a spice made from the seeds of the nutmeg tree, which are dried and grated for their warm, aromatic flavor.
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.
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 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.
Stout Sangaree
Description
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
Add wine to a wine glass.
Top with beer.
Garnish with grated nutmeg.
