Improved Bamboo

Name: Improved Bamboo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1 dash Angostura Bitters; 1 dash Orange Bitters; 4 ml Maraschino Liqueur; 1 twst Orange Peel; 1 dash Absinthe; 23 ml Dry Vermouth; 23 ml Dry Sherry

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Stir Dry Sherry, Dry Sherry, Dry Vermouth, Dry Vermouth with ice. Strain into a coupe.

Inspired by the Rockin' Like Bamboo from Imbibe Magazine, I decided to craft my own version of the Improved Bamboo cocktail. I liked the balance of dry and blanc vermouth in the original drink and kept that combination. For a twist, I used both Fino and Amontillado sherry, reflecting my preference for each type over time. To elevate it further, I added Maraschino and absinthe, echoing Jerry Thomas’s 1876 style, particularly since Maraschino complements nutty Amontillado beautifully.

Method

Stirred

Glass

coupe

Difficulty

Hard

Flavor Profile

Bitter

Dry

Herbal

Warm