Affair
The Affair is a light highball, fruity and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 59 out of 100
- Sweet
- 80 out of 100
- Fruity
- 86 out of 100
- Boozy
- 13 out of 100
How to make an Affair
To make an Affair, build over ice in a highball glass: 2 oz Strawberry schnapps, 2 oz orange juice, 2 oz cranberry juice and 3 oz club soda.
You'll need
- Strawberry schnapps2 oz
- Orange juice2 oz
- Cranberry juice2 oz
- Club soda3 oz
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in strawberry schnapps, orange juice and cranberry juice.
- 3
Top with club soda.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the club soda fizzy.
Affair questions
What does an Affair taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly fruity and sweet. It's a light drink at about 4% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Affair?
About 4% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Affair and a Darkwood Sling?
Both use orange juice and club soda. The Affair adds Strawberry schnapps and cranberry juice, while the Darkwood Sling uses Cherry Heering. Both are built in the glass, but the Affair goes in a highball glass and the Darkwood Sling in a cocktail glass.
How do I make a pitcher of Affairs?
For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz Strawberry schnapps, 12 oz orange juice and 12 oz cranberry juice in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with club soda as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve an Affair in?
A highball glass.