
Adonis Cocktail
Dry sherry stirred with sweet vermouth and orange bitters. A low-proof, nutty aperitif from Broadway's gilded age.
12.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
130 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Aperitif
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier
- Sherry· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Madeira — nutty, caramelized, Port — sweeter, fruitier
- Orange Bitters· not in your bar1 dash
Or swap: Angostura Bitters — spicier, less citrus
Instructions
Stir all ingredients with ice.
Strain contents into a cocktail glass.
And serve.
Pairs well with
Sherry and sweet vermouth stir low-proof and nutty — Spanish tapas belong:
- Jamón serrano slices
- Marcona almonds
- Manchego with membrillo
- Green olives




