Better Half

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (4 ratings)

Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe 1920 7.75oz

Ingredients:
1 12 oz Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry
1 oz Ketel One Vodka
12 oz Chardonnay (Chablis) white wine
16 oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Review:

Sherry-based and sherry-led, with vodka, wine and orange liqueur subtly and harmoniously contributing.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2021 by Juyoung Kang, head bartender at The Dorsey cocktail bar in the Venetian, Las Vegas, USA.

Nutrition:

One serving of Better Half contains 138 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 19.99% alc./vol. (19.99° proof)
  • 19 grams of pure alcohol

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