Bamboo
The Bamboo is a spirit-forward cocktail made with Fino Sherry, Dry Vermouth and Orange Bitters. It is stirred and served in a cocktail glass, about 13% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Neat/Up
- Strength
- About 13% ABV
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 45mlFino Sherry
- 45mlDry Vermouth
- 2 dashesOrange Bitters
How to make it
- Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the Bamboo
Created in 1890s Yokohama, Japan, a sophisticated low-proof aperitif.
Missing something?
- No Fino Sherry? Use Amontillado Sherry (Nuttier and richer)
- No Fino Sherry? Use Dry Vermouth
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Bianco Vermouth (Sweeter)
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Lillet Blanc (Fruitier and sweeter)
All swaps for Fino Sherry and Dry Vermouth
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