Cocktail
Adonis
How to make an Adonis - the elegant, low-alcohol sherry cocktail of dry sherry and red vermouth with orange bitters. A timeless aperitif classic.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Adonis is a refined vintage cocktail from the late 19th century that marries dry sherry with red vermouth. Light, dry and wonderfully suited as an aperitif - perfect for anyone looking for an elegant drink with a lower alcohol content.
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add sherry, red vermouth and orange bitters.
- Stir cold for about 20 seconds until the drink is well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express an orange zest over the glass and drop it in.
Garnish: Orange zest
Pro tip: Use a well-chilled Fino sherry and stir the drink very cold - that way the fine, nutty note comes through best.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Adonis come from?
The Adonis was created in New York in the 1880s and was named after a successful Broadway musical.
How strong is the Adonis?
It is a rather light aperitif: as it is based on sherry and vermouth, it has considerably less alcohol than a spirit-based cocktail.
Which sherry works best?
A dry Fino sherry is the classic choice, and a Manzanilla works wonderfully too.
Ingredients
- Dry sherry (Fino)4,5 cl
- Red vermouth (Vermouth Rosso)3 cl
- Orange Bitters2 dash
- Orange zest1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
