Adonis

Aperitif · Coupe

Named for an 1884 Broadway hit, this sherry aperitif is the Bamboo's sweeter sibling — dry sherry, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters.

GlassCoupe
GarnishNone
ABV15%
Categoryclassic
Flavornutty, sweet, historic, low-abv

Ingredients

  • Dry Sherry1.5 oz
  • Sweet Vermouth1.5 oz
  • Orange Bitters2 dashes
  • Orange Peel1 twist

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until cold
  3. Strain into chilled coupe
  4. Garnish with orange twist

Pro Tips

  • Dry sherry + sweet vermouth + orange bitters — the Bamboo's sweeter cousin.
  • Amontillado sherry works here — the nuttiness plays well with sweet vermouth.
  • Named for the 1884 Broadway play 'Adonis' — drinks had theatrical tie-ins.