Name: The Joanna
Total time: 2 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Vodka; 22.5 ml Fino sherry; 22.5 ml Dry vermouth; 15 ml Elderflower liqueur; 6 drop Lavender bitters

The Joanna
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Serve in a Nick & Nora glass

Ingredients:
1 ¹⁄₂ oz	Ketel One Vodka
³⁄₄ oz	Lustau Jarana Fino Sherry
³⁄₄ oz	Strucchi Dry Vermouth
¹⁄₂ oz	Elderflower liqueur
6 drop	Bob's Lavender Bitters

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How to make:

Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
Prepare garnish of small lavender sprigs pegged to rim.
STIR all ingredients with ice.
FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Fino sherry, Dry vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Strength & taste guide:

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Review:

Reminiscent of a vodkatini with fino sherry and notes of floral elderflower and lavender.

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History:

Created in 2017 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room in London, England.

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Nutrition:

One serving of The Joanna contains 182 calories

Alcohol content:

1.6 standard drinks
21.32% alc./vol. (21.32° proof)
22.4 grams of pure alcohol

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David Hoyle

1st December 2024 at 19:58

It's intriguing that different reviews find different flavours to the fore. I agree with John Hinojos that the sherry & vermouth are more pronounced (used Martini Extra Dry). I added an extra 5ml elderflower for sweetness and to accentuate that flavour aspect. A great aperitif for those who can't decide between a plain sherry or dry vermouth and desire the best of both worlds plus elderflower & subtle lavender.

Jeremy Harrold

29th August 2024 at 17:14

It’s okay but I would drop the Elderflower down a tad, also the Bitters by a couple of drops 😂

John Hinojos

3rd July 2022 at 00:01

Wonderful herbal and floral flavours. The sherry, vermouth, and bitters are forward here. Very pleasant cocktail and perfect for an aperitif.

Elizabeth Johnson

25th March 2021 at 01:21

Not a fan of tasteless vodka but made it according to recipe. Thought the sherry overpowered. Thought I'd try replacing the vodka with gin and had some Victoria Lane pink gin on hand which I thought would be springlike in color at least. A cocktail more balanced imo- sherry is put back in its place by the gin- and has a delicate pink blush from the gin.

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