The Adonis cocktail is a pre-Prohibition aperitif that combines dry sherry and sweet vermouth with a dash of orange bitters for a balanced, aromatic drink. Its fortified wine base makes it smooth and digestif-friendly.
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Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
Mix individual cocktails fresh to order. Pre-batched Adonis cocktails degrade within 24 hours refrigerated due to oxidation of vermouth.
cocktail mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger or shot glass · Hawthorne strainer · coupe or martini glass
Fino or Amontillado dry sherries work best; they're light and crisp without heavy oak that would overpower the vermouth.
Orange bitters are essential to the recipe's balance. Skip them only if unavailable, but the drink loses its signature character.
Traditionally served up (chilled and strained), though some prefer it on a single large ice cube for slower dilution.
Best served immediately after mixing. If stored in the fridge, consume within 24 hours before oxidation dulls the flavors.
