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
Flavor profile
Aperitif
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Sweet Vermouth¾ oz
- Sherry1 ½ oz
- Orange Bitters1 dash
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Adonis Cocktail close to the original.
Instead of Sweet Vermouth
- Dubonnet— wine-ier, lightly spiced
- Port— richer and fruitier
Instead of Sherry
- Madeira— nutty, caramelized
- Port— sweeter, fruitier
Instead of Orange Bitters
- 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
Similar taste
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