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CCRockin’ Cocktail — The Fogerty
Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) was a rock band with a unique sound that still resonates. John Fogerty was the lead singer of CCR during its brief history and prolific output (try to find a movie or TV show set during the Vietnam War era where “Fortunate Son” isn’t played). In 2010, 40 years after CCR’s heyday, Ryan Fitzgerald in San Francisco created the Fogerty, and I discovered this adapted recipe in Difford’s Guide.
Combine in a mixing glass with ice, stir with forceful rhythm, and strain into a chilled glass. Orange twist garnish optional.
The Fogerty is a remarkably well balanced drink despite its unusual combination of ingredients. There’s no doubt rye, a part of other American themed drinks such as the Roosevelt, and Campari, a part of drinks such as my Scandinavian Suntan, are strong tasting spirits with a lasting impact (much like CCR’s music), and they temper the rich and sweet crème de cassis, which you use in the Kir or the Parisian. Fitzgerald’s original used crème de cacao instead of crème de cassis. If you or your guest prefers a slightly sweeter Fogerty, use bourbon as the base instead of rye.
It doesn’t matter if you’re down on the corner waiting for Susie Q, or if you’re looking at a green river with a bad moon rising, the Fogerty is a cocktail that will resonate.
