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Betsy Ross Cocktail

Betsy Ross Cocktail is a cocktail made with Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy, Port, Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec, and Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin. The listed recipe is stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass.

Cocktailalcoholic30% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

283 kcalCalories
30%ABV
9.6gSugar
12.7gCarbs
2.27Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 2.0 ozOld Mr. Boston Five Star BrandyBase Spirit
  • 2.0 ozPortFortified Wine
  • 0.5 ozOld Mr. Boston Triple SecLiqueur Modifier
  • 1 dashOld Mr. Boston Dry GinBase Spirit

How to Make It

  1. Stir with cracked ice and strain into cocktail glass.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Betsy Ross Cocktail cold and taste the bitterness before adjusting sweetness. A citrus peel or clean garnish can lift the aroma without making it sweeter.

Taste

What does Betsy Ross Cocktail taste like?

Betsy Ross Cocktail has a drier, more aromatic profile. Bitter, herbal or botanical notes give it structure and make it feel less sugary.

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Full-bodied
  • Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Betsy Ross Cocktail is right for you

Betsy Ross Cocktail is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 30.0% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Betsy Ross Cocktail if...

Skip Betsy Ross Cocktail if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • DessertSuggested from its chocolate and sweet notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Betsy Ross Cocktail at home?
Yes. The Betsy Ross Cocktail uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.