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Adonis

A low-drama sherry and sweet vermouth classic. Light, polished, and very old-school.

ClassicSweetStirredSpirit Forward
A rich, amber-colored Adonis sherry cocktail served up in an elegant coupe glass, garnished beautifully with an expressed orange peel twist.
Difficulty Easy
Glass Coupe
Ice Stir with ice; serve up
Tools Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Dry sherry
  • 1 1/2 oz Sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Orange bitters

How to make it

  1. Add sherry, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until chilled.
  3. Strain into a coupe.
  4. Garnish with orange peel if available.

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