Sherry Valance
A sour and fruity fortified wine cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 9.2% ABV ∙
The Sherry Valance is a shaken sour of Manzanilla sherry and Armagnac with orgeat, lemon and orange juice, and Creole-style bitters.
Ingredients
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Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Manzanilla sherry 45 mlArmagnac brandy 15 mlOrgeat (almond) syrup 15 mlLemon juice 15 mlOrange juice 15 mlCreole-style bitters 3 dashes
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
Tips
- Count the bitters: 3 dashes of Creole-style bitters season the drink, and more will bury the orgeat.
History
The Sherry Valance is a modern craft cocktail created in 2020 by Jonathan Elbaz at The Coldroom, a cocktail bar in Montreal, Canada. It was developed as one of the bar's house recipes built around Manzanilla sherry and Armagnac.
The drink takes its name from Sherri "Cherry" Valance, a character in S.E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders.
FAQ
What is in a Sherry Valance?
45 ml Manzanilla sherry, 15 ml Armagnac, 15 ml orgeat (almond) syrup, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml fresh orange juice, and 3 dashes of Creole-style bitters.
Is a Sherry Valance vegan?
Yes. It is also vegetarian and lactose-free: sherry, brandy, orgeat, citrus juice, and bitters contain nothing from animals.
How strong is a Sherry Valance?
About 9.2% ABV, light for a cocktail. The base is sherry, not a spirit, and the 15 ml of Armagnac is matched by 45 ml of orgeat and citrus juice.
