Bamboo Cocktail (Difford's 'Perfect' recipe)

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Serve in

a Coupe glass...
1½ fl oz Fino sherry
1 fl oz Martini Rosso sweet vermouth
¾ fl oz Noilly Prat Extra Dry Vermouth
1 dash Angostura Orange Bitters
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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

Sweet vermouth counters dry sherry with dry vermouth further enhancing the vinous flavours and balance. Orange bitters and an orange zest twist add citrus freshness and enhances the delicate bittersweet balance.

About:

Adapted from numerous other Bamboo recipes by yours truly (Simon Difford) on 2nd August 2014 at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 106 calories in one serving of Bamboo Cocktail (Difford's 'Perfect' recipe).

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