Trident

Aquavit, dry sherry and Cynar share equal measures in this clear stirred cocktail. Peach and orange bitters contribute separate aromatic accents, while lemon peel finishes a formula that uses neither gin nor red sweet vermouth.

clear dark amber Trident in a coupe with lemon twist and no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Amontillado sherry
  • 30 ml Cynar
  • 30 ml Aquavit
  • 1 dash Peach bitters
  • 1 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour dry amontillado sherry, Cynar, aquavit, peach 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.