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Remember the Alimony

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (76)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/4 fl oz Lustau Jarana Fino Sherry
1 1/4 fl oz Cynar or other carciofo amaro
3/4 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB 1910 Old Fashioned 10.5oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

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

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 6/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 5/10

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 17.03% alc./vol. (34.05° proof)
  • 16.6 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2012 by Dan Greenbaum at The Beagle bar, New York City, USA.

Review

Fino sherry adds a cleansing mineral note to this delicious riff on a classic Negroni.

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Comments & Discussion

Caitlin Eisner Premium Member
Surprisingly addictive! I tried this with non-alcoholic gin and it worked just as well, if you're looking for a less boozey alternative.
score: 2
Caspian Berggren Premium Member
It really is an earthy, yeasty dry Negroni, and I like it a lot more than the original. Surprised by how the bitterness in Cynar is so similar to Campari bitterness without being as overpowering. Now I need to experiment substituting Cynar with Campari in other cocktails...
score: 3
David Meyer
I was able to make this as per the recipe and, yes, it really does hit the marks of a Negroni, but with a much drier character.
score: 1
Matthew French
I tinkered with this, using what I had in the house! Replaced Fino with Manzanilla (Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana) and garnished with Grapefruit zest. Tasty.
score: 3
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A Negroni in spirit; this cocktail is better than its name.
score: 3