Better Half
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Better Half
Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe 1920 7.75oz
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry |
| 1 oz | Ketel One Vodka |
| 1⁄2 oz | Chardonnay (Chablis) white wine |
| 1⁄6 oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Amontillado sherry, Chardonnay (Chablis) white wine - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Sherry-based and sherry-led, with vodka, wine and orange liqueur subtly and harmoniously contributing.
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
- More After dinner/digestif cocktails
- More Aperitivo/aperitif cocktails
- More Nightcap/sipping cocktails
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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