Adonis Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley

Try the Adonis cocktail recipe this season! Combine Sweet Vermouth, Sherry, and orange peel for a delightful drink experience.

Prep time: 1

Mixing time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 112

Chill Glass: Fill your coupe glass with ice, stir and set it aside.
Add Bitters: Add 1 dash of orange bitters to the mixing glass.
Add Sherry: Add 1½ oz Fino Sherry to the mix.
Add Vermouth: Measure and pour 1½ oz sweet Vermouth into the mixing glass.
Prep Mixing Glass: Fill your mixing glass with ice cubes.
Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently until well chilled.
Prep Glass: Discard the ice from the coupe glass.
Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into your chilled coupe glass.
Garnish: Twist an orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it in for garnish or place another on the rim.

Fino Sherry: If you don't have Fino Sherry, try using dry white wine for a similar dryness, though it will lack some complexity.
Sweet Vermouth: In place of sweet vermouth, try using dry vermouth for another famous drier version.
Orange Bitters: If you're out of orange bitters, use Angostura bitters instead or other citrus bitters for a twist.

Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 dashes of orange bitters, 12 oz of Fino Sherry and 12 oz of Sweet Vermouth.
Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the sherry, vermouth, and bitters. Stir well with ice.
Serve: Strain the mixture into individual chilled coupe glasses, garnish with an orange peel, and serve immediately.

Sherry Substitute: Use non-alcoholic white grape juice with a splash of apple cider vinegar for acidity.
Vermouth Substitute: Try using pomegranate juice mixed with a bit of herbal tea for depth.
Orange Bitters: Try using a drop of orange blossom water.
Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using these substitutes to enjoy a non-alcoholic version.