Adonis
A low-proof, wine-forward aperitif blending sherry with sweet vermouth and orange bitters.
Base
wine
Glassware
Coupe
Flavor Profile
sweetbitter
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz fino sherry
- 1.5 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes orange bitters
Instructions
- 1Stir all ingredients with ice.
- 2Strain into a chilled coupe.
- 3Garnish with an orange twist.
Origin & Story
New York City, 1880s
Named after a hit Broadway musical of the same name, it's considered one of the first cocktails to be built entirely around fortified wine rather than spirits.
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