Bamboo
A delicate, dry companion to the Adonis and another Victorian-era masterpiece. Dry vermouth and sherry with bitters create an impossibly elegant aperitif with a whisper of complexity.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Dry vermouth
- 1.5 oz Fino or Manzanilla sherry
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy alongside smoked trout, toasted nuts, or subtle seafood bisque to complement the drink's dry, refined character. The sherry's minerality pairs elegantly with light, elegant first courses.
Instructions
Combine dry vermouth, sherry, and both bitters in a mixing glass
Fill with ice and stir gently for 25 seconds
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Express a lemon twist over the surface of the cocktail
Drop the twist into the glass and serve immediately
Tips
Manzanilla sherry from Sanlucar de Barrameda has a subtle saline quality that makes this drink especially captivating Use a quality dry vermouth like Dolin Dry or Noilly Prat Extra Dry for the best results This is an outstanding pre-dinner drink that stimulates the appetite without overwhelming the palate