Adonis Cocktail

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

  1. Stir all ingredients with ice.

  2. Strain contents into a cocktail glass.

  3. 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

Similar taste

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