Lustau Solera Standout 2026 Top 50
Words by Simon Difford
From bone-dry Fino to luscious Pedro Ximénez, Lustau's sherries offer bartenders an exceptional palette of flavours. Add the bodega's acclaimed brandies and vermouths, including category-defining Lustau Vermut Rosé, and the creative possibilities are vast. The judges' selection of the 50 best cocktails reflects that remarkable diversity.
Many thanks to all the bartenders who contributed recipes. Judging continues, and the TOP 15 Finalists will be announced on Friday 14 August 2026.
Circe
Floral and aromatic on the nose, with notes of orange blossom and herbs. A rich, velvety palate of ripe banana, red fruit and bittersweet botanicals, followed
Bolero Verde
Bright, herbaceous, and refreshing. This cocktail balances fresh celery with the botanical intensity and the subtle spice of Green Chartreuse and falernum.
The Andalusian Orchard
A crisp, autumnal cocktail that transforms bone-dry Fino sherry into a rich, orchard-fruit experience. It balances the savory, yeast-driven salinity of
Old Seville
This spirit forward cocktail features notes of roasted nuts, bitter and sweet oranges, vanilla, and a hint of spice that dances on the palate. Designed
(R&B) Rebujito Tonico
A crisp and aromatic highball designed for warm afternoons. This cocktail balances the bone-dry, coastal salinity of Lustau Manzanilla Sherry with the
Flor & Vine
Flor & Vine is a crisp, wine-led Sherry cocktail that follows the grape through different stages of its journey.
Golden Anchor
an elegant mix of honey, flowers and oxidatives notes
Common Thread
Nose: bright lemon oils, walnut, gentle spice, subtle oak Palate: orchard fruit, orange peel, citrus, baking spices, walnut Finish: Long lingering dark
Creoli
Creoli combines Manzanilla sherry, unaged rhum agricole, Grand Marnier and Orange Angostura bitters. Dry and elegant, it opens with saline notes and fresh
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The Solera Hour
Elegant, dry and layered, with aromas of almond, citrus zest and white peach. The palate opens with delicate orchard fruit before revealing roasted nuts,
Palabra de Jerez
Fast, simple and deliciois
Dialèg
Nutty, aromatic and elegant, with layers of dried fruits, honeyed grapes, Mediterranean herbs and a long oxidative finish.
Caliza
1. Sir all ingredients with ice. 2. Fine strain into glass Garnish: 1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove one long, thin strip of grapefruit peel. Try to
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Simple enough to belong to anyone, interesting enough to last. Salt and herbs up front, the cachaca emerging slowly underneath, a finish that’s dry and
Fourth Deck
A bright and elegant stirred cocktail that balances the saline dryness of Lustau Fino Sherry with fresh melon, citrus and alpine herbs. Layers of Midori,
