Sherman

Sweet vermouth makes up twice the rye measure in this wine-led stirred cocktail. Absinthe and two bitters give separate aromatic accents, with a lemon twist completing the clear presentation.

clear deep amber-red Sherman in a coupe with lemon twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Sweet red vermouth
  • 30 ml Rye whiskey
  • 3 dash Absinthe
  • 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 1 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour sweet vermouth, rye whiskey, absinthe, aromatic bitters and orange bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express the lemon peel over the surface and add it.