Allie Elizabeth Sleeping
Stir, strain, up.
Winner of ShakeStir's September 14/15 New York Flash Competition with the theme "Sherry."
- Complex, smoky, brown sugary, interesting.
- King of Spain — Palo Cortado Sherry, Mezcal, Crème de Cacao, Grapefruit bitters, Grapefruit
- Bitter Harbor — Tawny port, Mezcal, Gran Classico
- Fortunato — Amontillado Sherry, Mezcal, Tequila, Cynar, Bitters
- Stone Raft — Amontillado Sherry, Jalapeño tequila, Mezcal, Bitters, Agave syrup
- Violeta Ahumado — Dry vermouth, Aromatized wine, Blanco tequila, Mezcal, Crème de Violette, Lemon peel
We made it strictly according to the recipe: at that sweetness, perhaps better as dessert drink than aperitif. (Spouse says, though: No sweeter than a Manhattan.) We’ll try with slightly less PX Sherry. Rich & balanced: all the flavors come through.