Bamboo
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Lemon twist
Garnish
Ingredients
- Fino sherry — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Dry vermouth — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Orange bitters — 2 dashes
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top.
Description: A dry, elegant sherry Martini cousin, pairing fino sherry with dry vermouth instead of the Adonis's sweet vermouth.
Cultural Background: Created in the 1890s at Yokohama's Grand Hotel by bartender Louis Eppinger, a German-American who worked extensively in Japan.
Tips: Fino sherry, dry and pale, is essential — its saline, nutty character is the whole point of this drink.
Variations: A dash of Angostura instead of orange bitters gives a spicier, warmer finish.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as a light, dry, low-alcohol aperitif.
Nutrition: Approx. 125 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Where does the name come from?
A: Created in Yokohama, Japan — the bamboo name likely reflects its East Asian origin.
- Fino sherry — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Dry vermouth — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Orange bitters — 2 dashes
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