Allies

Difford’s Guide
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry (chilled)
1⁄2 fl oz Giffard White Crème de Cacao Liqueur
1⁄3 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth (chilled)
1⁄2 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Allies contains 111 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 0.8 standard drinks
  • 11.96% alc./vol. (23.92° proof)
  • 11.6 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

History

Adapted from recipe in Charles C. Mueller's 1934 book Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars.

ALLIES
Jigger ⅔ sherry
Dash orange bitters
Dash Vermouth
2 dash crème de cacao
2 dash lemon juice
Glass No. 2 [a Nick & Nora style stemmed cocktail glass]. Shake.

Charles C. Mueller, Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars, 1934

Review

A beautifully balanced cocktail which harnesses sherry's nutty notes and cleansing acidity.

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Difford’s Shop logo
$1.88 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 15 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

Checkout

* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.