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Adonis Cocktail (Dale Degroff Variation)

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Shake Dry Vermouth, Dry Sherry, Orange Juice, Dry Vermouth with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass.

This drink, known as the Adonis Cocktail and adapted by Dale Degroff, takes its name from a Broadway show. Its origins date back to the 1800s but the exact creator remains a mystery. You can find this variation in Degroff's book "The Essential Cocktail."

Method
Shaken
Glass
cocktail
Difficulty
Hard
Flavor Profile
Bitter
Citrus
Dry
Herbal
Refreshing

Ingredients

Servings:
1
Your bar: 0/6
flamed, as garnish
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free🍷 Contains sulphites

Instructions

  1. Combine vermouth, sherry, citrus juice, and bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Pour the mixture through a strainer into a cold martini glass.
  4. Zest an orange peel over the drink's surface and sprinkle nutmeg on top if desired.

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