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My previous recipe was also equal parts, but based on London dry gin. In November 2025, I discovered that using old tom gin produced a better cocktail...21st November at 23:43
I used a Oloroso and Asterley Bros Estate Sweet Vermouth.
The Sherry shone through and I agree it needs an Old Tom Gin to provide that extra bit of sweetness
The Sherry shone through and I agree it needs an Old Tom Gin to provide that extra bit of sweetness
15th November at 12:25
Absolutely delicious...excellent balance and complexity. We went total expressive dry on the Sherry, using an aged dry flor.
24th November 2024 at 12:10
I’d go siofar as to say that selection of most of the ingredients can significantly alter this, not just the sherry. I also tried ford’s versus four pillars gin, and Dolin versus Cocchi Storico. Quite different beasts. The lighter vermouth worked quite well, emphasising the aperitif qualities, and less tendency to overwhelm the sherry. Still not sure of this one; needs further experiments 😉
1st March at 14:44
Did a “dessert” version with cream sherry, which suited my palate this evening. Still nice and complex.
24th November 2024 at 12:13
I used oloroso as Palo cortado not available locally that I can find. The computer suggests fino as an alternative, though Simon’s description gives amontillado
19th May 2024 at 21:00
I tried it with a London Dry, Fino Sherry, Noilly Prat, and a Martini Riserva Speciale Rubino and I must say that this version, although it seems 'simple', evolves quite complex. I accompanied it with an after dinner cheese and what a match !
28th August 2022 at 03:25
I upped the gin a little, because gin. Used Amontillado. Interesting! It reminded me of a less-sweet Martinez.
20th August 2022 at 22:53
I used Amontillado sherry, which gave it a dry, slightly acidic taste. Quite a complex drink. Glad this was for a Nick & Nora. Anything larger may have been too much. Will have to try other Sherries to see how it changes.
12th June 2022 at 00:21
Was looking for a unique cocktail for International Gin Day. The name caught my eye, and decided to try.
What a great way to observe the day and a perfect aperitif with nuts and cheese. Bursts of flavours which change as the cocktail has a chance to breathe. It is small, but does deliver with great taste.
What a great way to observe the day and a perfect aperitif with nuts and cheese. Bursts of flavours which change as the cocktail has a chance to breathe. It is small, but does deliver with great taste.
23rd March 2022 at 19:05
Seconded. But why such small quantities?
9th November at 17:14
I wouldn't let the measures worry you - I just made this with half as much again. It sat in a coupe nicely and went down a treat.
27th March 2022 at 13:32
Thank you for the explanation. I suppose I am just greedy.
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5th July 2020 at 23:39
Delicious.
I added a dash of chocolate bitters for extra depth.