Adonis
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Fino sherry — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Orange bitters — 1 dash
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Twist an orange peel over the top.
Description: A light, elegant, low-alcohol aperitif pairing dry fino sherry with sweet vermouth, widely considered the first well-documented sherry cocktail.
Cultural Background: Named for the 1884 Broadway musical Adonis, one of the first American musical comedies to enjoy a long theatrical run, and dates from around the same era.
Tips: Fino sherry specifically, dry and pale, is essential — a sweeter sherry style throws off the balance.
Variations: A dash of Angostura instead of orange bitters gives a spicier, warmer finish.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as a light, low-alcohol aperitif.
Nutrition: Approx. 130 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Why is this considered historically important?
A: It's widely regarded as the first well-documented cocktail built specifically around sherry as its base spirit.
- Fino sherry — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Orange bitters — 1 dash
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