Adonis
The Adonis is a spirit-forward cocktail made with Fino Sherry, Sweet Vermouth and Orange Bitters. It is stirred and served in a cocktail glass, about 12% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Neat/Up
- Strength
- About 12% ABV
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 45mlFino Sherry
- 30mlSweet Vermouth
- 2 dashesOrange Bitters
How to make it
- Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with orange twist.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the Adonis
Named after the 1884 Broadway musical, this low-ABV aperitif showcases sherry and vermouth.
Missing something?
- No Fino Sherry? Use Amontillado Sherry (Nuttier and richer)
- No Fino Sherry? Use Dry Vermouth
- No Sweet Vermouth? Use Punt e Mes (Noticeably more bitter)
All swaps for Fino Sherry and Sweet Vermouth
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