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Loading...The Chancellor Cocktail is a classic cocktail that has antique origins. It is known as a rarity in mixed drinks that involve scotch, as the Chancellor cocktail allows for other flavors than scotch to have their moment in the spotlight.
This unique mixed drink has a strong, yet slightly dry taste. The Chancellor cocktail has complex fruitiness that combines nicely with the richness of the scotch.
Bar Tools
- JIGGER or MEASURING CUP
- BAR SPOON
- MIXING GLASS
- STRAINER
- CITRUS PEELER
To Serve: Coupe or Nick and Nora Glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY
- 1 oz RUBY PORT
- ½ oz DRY VERMOUTH
- 2 dashes PEYCHAUD’S or ORANGE BITTERS
To Garnish: Orange Peel
How to Make
Add scotch, ruby port, bitters, and dry vermouth to your mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled and well-combined. Strain into your chilled coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
Nutrition Facts & ABV
- ABV (alcohol by volume): 25%
- Calories: 208 calories
- Total carbohydrates: 5.9 grams
- Total sugar: 2.5 grams
Some spirit recipes aren’t available. As such, some nutrition content may be estimated.
History
The Chancellor cocktail is thought to have originated in the London area but much of the early history of this cocktail is unknown. It first appeared in the 1930s Café Royal Cocktail Book, mentioned only by name in the “Supplementary Cocktail List” section.
As noted in the Café Royal Cocktail Book, the Supplementary Cocktail List was a section of “many cocktails of which space forbids giving the recipes.”
The first known recipe in print of Chancellor cocktail is featured in the 1977 book, Jones’ Complete Barguide. This recipe calls for Peychaud’s Bitters and was later adapted by famed cocktail historian David Wondrich to use more user-friendly orange bitters instead.
Chancellor FAQs
Which blended scotch is best to use for this cocktail?
A quality blended scotch will work well in this drink. However, if you are looking for the top of the line, you should try Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Whiskey which was voted Best Overall Blended Scotch by Liquor.com in 2022.
What do you recommend for ruby port options?
Barbeito ‘Conceito’ Ruby Port is a top-recommended ruby port in 2022 and would make a great choice for use in the Chancellor cocktail.
Which dry vermouth is best for the Chancellor cocktail?
Dolin Dry Vermouth is an excellent choice for this cocktail. It is a popular French vermouth and can be easy to find.
