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Explorer – with Pedro Ximénez Sherry
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 fl oz | Blended Scotch whisky |
| 1 fl oz | Adriatico Amaretto Liqueur |
| 1 fl oz | Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry (chilled) |
How to make
Glass
Photographed in an Urban Bar Plain Retro Coupette 15cl
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
Method
Garnish
- Garnish with skewered maraschino cherry.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Explorer – with Pedro Ximénez Sherry contains 216 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 22.31% alc./vol. (44.62° proof)
- 20.1 grams of pure alcohol
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Pedro Ximénez sherry — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
History
Adapted from a cocktail discovered by a fellow Discerning Drinker in 2019 at Sandals Resort in Barbados.
Review
Pedro Ximénez sherry adds viscosity and dark-fruit richness while amplifying amaretto's sweetness to make the Explorer an after-dinner or even a dessert cocktail.
Variations/similar cocktails
Your choice of sherry greatly impacts the Explorer. Try it with other styles of sherry:
Explorer – with Manzanilla sherry
Explorer – with Fino Sherry
Explorer – with Amontillado Sherry
Explorer – with Palo Cortado Sherry
Explorer – with Oloroso Sherry
Explorer – with Cream Sherry
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