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Cherry Velvet

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (13)
Cherry Velvet image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄3 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
2⁄3 fl oz Vermouth amaro - medium (e.g. Cocchi Vermouth Amaro)
1⁄2 fl oz Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Cherry Velvet contains 161 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 22.94% alc./vol. (45.87° proof)
  • 17.4 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Created in 2015 by Mickael Lenu at Roka Aldwych in London, England. Mickael's original recipe calls for Martell Cordon Bleu cognac.

Review

Rich Pedro Ximénez sherry and Italian amaro add complexity and depth of flavour to luxurious brandy.

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Comments & Discussion

Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Really elegant...we had it with, and drizzled some on, our favourite vanilla ice cream. I mean, why not?
score: 2
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Makes a minimum of 50 cocktails.
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