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.

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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,

La Sombra

A deep amber colored cocktail Very aromatic, sweet but still easy to sip Notes of flowers and a delicate hint of citrus floating over the sweetness of

Golden Anchor

an elegant mix of honey, flowers and oxidatives notes

Perlita

A floral, funky yet elegant twist on the classic Adonis cocktail. Perlita highlights Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa’s delicate maritime salinity, balanced

Rio Vidal

A rich and complex variation on an Old Fashioned highlighting the elegant, nutty flavors of Lustau Brandy de Jerez and soft citrus of blood orange.

Hello, Old Friend

Hello, Old Friend is a spirit-forward shaken espresso cocktail built with Lustau Solera Reserva Brandy de Jerez, fresh espresso, Drambuie, brown sugar

Dialèg

Nutty, aromatic and elegant, with layers of dried fruits, honeyed grapes, Mediterranean herbs and a long oxidative finish.

Hasta el Amanecer

Blackberries add a fruity tart note that compliments cola notes from the Vermut and ties in the subtle notes of stone fruit from the brandy. The beet sugar

Creoli

Creoli combines Manzanilla sherry, unaged rhum agricole, Grand Marnier and Orange Angostura bitters. Dry and elegant, it opens with saline notes and fresh

Grandma’s Baking

Notes of vanilla, lime, nuttiness. Creamy, thick texture. Lime aromatics from zest. Tonka bean tincture made by sous vide tonka beans in overproof vodka.

La Sobremesa

Rich notes of dried fruit, caramel, and toasted nuts are lifted with a touch of coffee and bright citrus. Smooth and balanced, the finish is warm but bright,

Blank page

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

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

Belétage Adonis

The Belétage Adonis evolves the classic into a three-part composition centred on Lustau Amontillado. Its biological and oxidative ageing shapes the cocktail's

Palabra de Jerez

Fast, simple and deliciois