Flor de Jerez

Amontillado sherry leads a smaller Jamaican-rum measure in this lemon sour. Apricot liqueur and rich sugar syrup supply distinct sweet components, with a single aromatic-bitters dash completing the shaken formula.

cloudy pale amber Flor de Jerez in a coupe without ice or garnish.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Amontillado sherry
  • 15 ml Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica rum
  • 7.5 ml Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur
  • 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 15 ml Prepared rich sugar syrup (2:1 sugar to water)
  • 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters

Instructions

  1. Measure amontillado sherry, Smith & Cross rum, apricot liqueur, lemon juice, rich 2:1 syrup and aromatic bitters into a shaker and add cubed ice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
  3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.