Adonis

2 oz Dry sherry
1 oz Sweet vermouth
1 ds Orange bitters
Instructions

Stir, strain, up.

Notes

Dry Sherry is often taken to mean Fino, but Amontillado works here as well.

History

19th Century drink named after the longest running show on Broadway (up to that point)

Cocktail summary
Posted by bza on
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Reference

Savoy Cocktail Book (written as 2/3 and 1/3, but 2oz and 1oz works well)

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  • 5/22/23: 1.5 oz Cocchi, 1.5 oz Dry Sack, 2 dashes Angostura, lemon peel. Just okay. Don't think I'll make this one again. I'd rather have either a glass of vermouth or a traditional spirit and vermouth cocktail.
  • Nice option for something low in alcohol.
  • Could sub for white wine.
  • Made with manzanilla and Punt e Mes. Not bad, but not a great showcase for either ingredient. Bitters on the nose, Punt on the sip, sherry dryness on the swallow. Would probably work better with an amontillado and a less domi
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