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Betsy Ross

Deep burgundy red and boozy. Based on the classic combination of port and brandy, this is a cocktail with which to end a night. (Benefits from some dilution...
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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
12th April at 04:43
Initially, ice cold after a long stir the port flavor was present and forward, the other ingredients subdued. As it warmed in the glass the rest of the flavors came into focus and wow what a marvelous medley.
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Mookie’s Avatar Mookie
16th December 2025 at 02:16
no surprises here, if you're familiar with the ingredients then you know what this is: wonderfully rich and indulgent. feels like a good template for modifications as well, which I will be exploring!
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Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
22nd July 2025 at 05:26
Just gets better and better the longer it sits in the glass.
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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
12th April at 03:00
Indeed.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
30th October 2024 at 13:07
Rich and indulgent. Very delicious. Loved the delicate touch of orange Curacao. Nutmeg would also work well in the garnish.
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Avery Garnett’s Avatar Avery Garnett
16th October 2023 at 19:31
With a VS cognac it was nice but not as good as just drinking the (10 year old) port alone. I imagine you need a VSOP or XO for this.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
12th June 2025 at 14:35
Yes, the small number of ingredients means it’s one to bring out your favourite big guns. I used Martell VSOP but would prob go something more assertive next time, tho the penfold’s 10 yo is also on the mellow side. Even they touches of curaçao and bitters were easily discerned as individuals.
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Joshua Ho’s Avatar Joshua Ho
4th March 2023 at 16:24
The egg yolk version with the grated nutmeg starts to remind me of a Coffee Cocktail.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
7th November 2022 at 04:34
Have tried this twice and was impressed both times. It is a great after-dinner or evening cocktail. Almost tasted as if a cherry liqueur was in the cocktail, but it is from the balance in the recipe.
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Nathalie O'Flynn’s Avatar Nathalie O'Flynn
14th October 2022 at 11:45
A new fabulous one from my “Must Try” list. Funny thing, in the book it calls for Ruby port and on the site Tawny port. I never have Ruby port so used Tawny anyway, however I only had 30 year Ramos Pinto so the port was quite present but still this is a 5 star for us.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
18th October 2022 at 08:03
Well spotted Nathalie. I've made a note to fix in future books. I have found that I prefer tawny (at least 10 years old) to ruby in most cocktails.
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