Sherry Cocktail
Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 14.5% ABV ∙
The Sherry Cocktail is a dry-Martini variation on Fino sherry, stirred with dry and Bianco vermouths, Pedro Ximénez, curaçao and bitters. Nutty and saline up front from the Fino, a raisined sweetness threading through the middle before a dry, bittersweet orange finish.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Fino sherry 60 mlDry vermouth 20 mlBianco vermouth 10 mlPedro Ximénez sherry 10 mlOrange curaçao liqueur 5 mlBoker’s bitters 1 dashSaline solution 1 dash
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with olives on a skewer
Tips
- Pre-chill the coupe before stirring; sherry-based drinks warm quickly and lose their crispness in a room-temperature glass.
- Add the saline solution as a single dash and taste before adjusting — it is meant to sharpen the sherry, not season it.
- Fine-strain into the chilled glass to keep the stirred drink clear, then garnish only after straining so the olives stay crisp.
FAQ
What do you drink sherry with?
Sherry pairs well with savory, salty foods like olives, almonds, and cured ham, and it also works as the base of a stirred cocktail. In this Sherry Cocktail, Fino sherry is combined with dry and Bianco vermouths, a splash of Pedro Ximénez sherry, orange curaçao, and bitters, stirred and served up with an olive garnish.
Is sherry very alcoholic?
Sherry is a fortified wine, typically around 15-22% ABV, which is stronger than table wine but lighter than spirits. This Sherry Cocktail, built mostly on Fino sherry with smaller amounts of vermouth and liqueur, comes in at about 14.5% ABV, making it noticeably lighter than a spirit-based Martini.
