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Sherry Valance
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Sherry Valance

A sour and fruity fortified wine cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 10.5%

Ingredients

~143 kcal per serving

1
Servings
  • Manzanilla sherryManzanilla sherry45 ml
  • Armagnac brandyArmagnac brandy15 ml
  • Orgeat (almond) syrupOrgeat (almond) syrup15 ml
  • Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)15 ml
  • Orange juice (freshly squeezed)Orange juice (freshly squeezed)15 ml
  • Creole-style bittersCreole-style bitters3 dashes

Instructions for 1 serving

  1. Pre-chill a glass
  2. Shake all ingredients with ice: Manzanilla sherry 45 ml · Armagnac brandy 15 ml · Orgeat (almond) syrup 15 ml · Lemon juice 15 ml · Orange juice 15 ml · Creole-style bitters 3 dashes
  3. Fine strain into the chilled glass

History

Sherry Valance is a modern, complex cocktail featuring dry sherry and Armagnac with a nutty almond sweetness and fresh citrus. Created in Montréal in 2020, it delivers a vibrant yet smooth experience. This drink is appreciated by those seeking layers of flavor with subtle bitter accents. The finish is fresh, zesty, and pleasantly nuanced.

Tags

  • Fortified wine
  • Sour
  • Europe
  • Aperitif
  • Dinner party
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Fruity

Tags

  • Fortified wine
  • Sour
  • Europe
  • Aperitif
  • Dinner party
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Fruity

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