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Coronation
A low-proof aperitif of dry sherry and dry vermouth with maraschino and orange bitters — light, nutty, and bone-dry. A cousin of the Bamboo.
Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodStirred
Ingredients
- Dry Sherry1½ ounces
- Dry Vermouth1½ ounces
- Maraschino Liqueur¼ ounce
- Orange Bitters2 dashes
- Lemon Twist1 each
Directions
Stir dry sherry, dry vermouth, maraschino, and orange bitters with ice until cold. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
A pre-Prohibition classic from the Manhattan-era hotel bars. Uses the v1.7 fortified-wine base. A small kiss of maraschino is the only sweetness.