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Only just got round to seeing where I stand on martinis. This is excellent, I think I’m leaning towards wetter ones, maybe 3:1. Anyway the sherry instead of vermouth is a great twist, I used Manzanilla as I’m out of Fino and this was lovely. Tried with and without a dash of absinthe (leaning towards the Tuxedo) and it didn’t make as much of a difference as it would in any other drink to my rookie martini pallet.

I didn't know this recipe existed but, as an Spaniard, I've prepared most of my Dry Martinis this way along the years. Imho,
fino tastes better than dry vermouth, being the latter the main reason why many drinkers go for a very dry version of the cocktail. Also, dry vermouth often spoils in the fridge waiting to be consumed in tiny portions, whereas I always find a reason to treat myself with a glass of fino once or twice a day.

I really enjoyed this, but I think it's even better leaning on the original and adding back in the absinthe, angostura, and luxardo instead of the orange bitters. Wonderfully complex meld.