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Bamboo

A crisp sherry-and-vermouth classic. Basically a martini for people who want less punch and more manners.

ClassicStirredDryBitterSpecial
A delicate, straw-colored Bamboo sherry cocktail served up in an elegant coupe glass, garnished traditionally with a single twist of lemon peel.
Difficulty Medium
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 Dry vermouth
  • 1 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 dash Aromatic bitters

How to make it

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

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