Adonis
A soft, nutty, low‚Äëproof mix of sherry and sweet vermouth with orange aromatics.
Base spirit
Sherry
Style
Aperitif
Glassware
Coupe
The Adonis joins sweet vermouth with fino or amontillado sherry, creating a low‚ÄëABV aperitif with gentle sweetness, nutty depth, and citrus perfume. Stirred lightly, it drinks smooth and rounded with mild bitterness from orange bitters. It was named after the 1884 Broadway musical Adonis and gained traction in hotel bar manuals of the late nineteenth century.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 1.5 oz amontillado sherry
- • 1.5 oz sweet vermouth
- • 2 dashes orange bitters
- • Orange twist
Did you know?
“The Adonis‚Äôs naming is linked to the 1884 Broadway hit, a detail repeated in Savoy-era manuals and Imbibe‚Äôs low‚ÄëABV retrospectives.”
Source:Savoy; Imbibe; PunchDrink archives
Bartender's Note
Amontillado sherry adds extra depth and nuttiness.
How to make the Adonis
- 1Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- 2Stir gently.
- 3Strain into a coupe.
- 4Garnish with an orange twist.
