This Bamboo recipe is perfect for every sherry lover or for anyone willing to take a peek into the fascinating world of this Spanish wine. The simple combination of Fino and Manzanilla sherry, dry vermouth, and orange bitters perfectly balances and brings the best out of those ingredients.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
120
Ingredients
- 1½ oz dry Vermouth
- ¾ oz Fino Sherry
- ¾ oz Manzanilla Sherry
- 2 dashes Angostura orange bitters
- 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters - optional
- Orange twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
Instructions
- Chill Glass: Fill your cocktail glass with ice. Set it aside.
- Add Bitters: Take your cocktail shaker. In the bigger tin, pour 2 dashes Angostura orange bitters (optional: you can add 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters as well).
- Add Vermouth: Add 1½ oz dry Vermouth into the shaker.
- Add Sherry: Pour ¾ oz Fino Sherry and ¾ oz Manzanilla Sherry into the shaker as well.
- Add Ice and Throw: Make sure all the liquid is in the bigger tin of the shaker. Then, fill this bigger tin with ice cubes. Secure the cocktail strainer on top with one hand. With the other hand, take the smaller tin. Carefully transfer the liquid from the bigger tin into the smaller one; make sure to transfer only the liquid and not the ice cubes. Then, pour the liquid back from the smaller tin into the bigger one and repeat the process (5-7 times).
- Strain: Discard the ice from the cocktail glass. Then, strain the mixture into your chilled glass.
- Garnish: Finish off with a twist of orange for garnish. You can either place it on the rim of the glass or directly inside the drink.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Fino and Manzanilla Sherry: if you’re missing one of these two bottles, don’t worry: instead of a blend, you can use 1.5 oz of only Fino or 1.5 of only Manzanilla. Alternatively, Amontillado sherry can also be used,but it should be noted that it will give the Cocktail a different, richer flavor profile.
- Dry Vermouth: You can substitute dry vermouth with extra-dry vermouth or white vermouth if needed. It won't be exactly the same, but it will do in a pinch.
- Orange Bitters: If you're out of orange bitters, try using only Angostura bitters instead. It will change the flavor profile slightly but still works great in this Cocktail.
Making a Pitcher of Bamboo Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of dry sherry, 12 oz of dry vermouth, and 16 dashes of orange bitters.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the dry sherry, dry vermouth, and orange bitters. Add ice and stir well. Strain to remove the ice, serve immediately into chilled cocktail glasses, and garnish with an orange zest. If you have some leftovers, be sure to keep them in the fridge as both sherry and vermouth are prone to oxidation when kept at room temperature.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Dry Sherry Substitute: Use a dry non-alcoholic gin with a splash of grape juice as a substitute.
- Dry Vermouth Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic vermouth (Martini Floreale for instance). These are usually widely available in liquor stores.
- Orange Bitters Substitute: To get the citrusy touch brought by the Orange bitter, you can slightly muddle an orange zest into the shaker before adding the rest of the ingredients. Also, note that 2 dashes of bitter in an otherwise alcohol-free drink won’t raise the overall ABV of the drink. The drink will indeed chemically contain a drop of alcohol, but won’t make you intoxicated at all. Depending on your reason for not drinking alcohol, this can also be a suitable option.
- Prepare the drink: Combine the ingredients as follows: 1,5 oz of non-alcoholic gin, 1 oz of non-alcoholic vermouth, 0,5 oz of white grape juice and 2 dashes of orange bitters (or muddle an orange zest into the shaker before pouring the ingredients). Proceed as usual with a “throw”, strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an orange zest.
Making it Vegan:
The Bamboo cocktail is naturally vegan as it doesn't contain any animal products. Enjoy!What is a Bamboo cocktail?
A Bamboo cocktail is a sherry-based cocktail made of dry sherry, dry vermouth, and dashes of orange bitters and Angostura bitters. It’s often garnished with an orange twist for an added citrus note.
What is a Bamboo cocktail made of – The ingredients
The following ingredients are necessary for a Bamboo cocktail:
- Dry Vermouth: This ingredient adds a slightly bitter, aromatic flavor to the Cocktail. It’s a fortified wine that’s been flavored with various botanicals.
- Fino and Manzanilla Sherry: These two types of sherry, both made from Palomino grapes and aged for at least 2 years, are used to bring dry and tannic notes to the cocktail.
- Orange Bitters: These add a citrusy tang to the drink, enhancing its overall flavor profile and bringing more depth to the cocktail.
- Angostura Bitters: Known for their distinctive herbal bouquet, they contribute depth and complexity to the Cocktail.
- Orange Twist: Used as a garnish, it imparts a subtle citrus aroma that complements the other ingredients in the Bamboo cocktail. It brings a hint of freshness to the drink and compliments it well thanks to the association with the orange bitters.
