Andalusia Sherry Brandy Rum Cocktail

Name: Andalusia Sherry Brandy Rum Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Dry Sherry; 1/2 oz Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy; 1/2 oz Mr. Boston Rum

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The Andalusia Sherry Brandy Rum Cocktail is a traditional spirit-forward drink that layers dry sherry, brandy, and rum into a warm, nuanced sipper with heritage roots in Spanish bartending tradition.

🏷️Equipment: cocktail glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide 50th Anniversary Edition

Ingredients

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1 1/2 oz Dry Sherry
1/2 oz Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy
1/2 oz Mr. Boston Rum

3 Ingredients

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Instructions

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Stir well with cracked ice and strain into cocktail glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Stir (don't shake) this spirit-forward cocktail with plenty of ice for 20–30 seconds to properly chill and dilute without aerating.
Use quality spirits—especially the brandy and rum—since there are no juices or sweeteners to mask inferior alcohol.
Chill your glassware beforehand to keep the drink cold longer, especially if serving up without ice.

Substitutions

Dry Sherry → Amontillado or Manzanilla (slightly nuttier, still dry)
Mr. Boston Brandy → any cognac or Spanish brandy (Founders Bonded or similar quality level)
Mr. Boston Rum → aged light rum or light gold rum (keeps the spirit-forward profile clean)

Equipment

bar spoon · mixing glass · jigger · strainer (Hawthorne or julep) · coupe or rocks glass

Common Questions

What type of sherry works best for this cocktail?

Use a dry sherry (Fino or Amontillado) for crisp, clean flavors without added sweetness that would unbalance the three spirits.

Should this cocktail be served cold or at room temperature?

Serve it chilled. Stir with ice and strain into a coupe or small rocks glass with fresh ice for proper dilution and temperature.

Can I adjust the ratio of spirits in this drink?

Yes—increase sherry for a lighter, drier profile, or increase rum for more sweetness and body. Start with the classic 3:1:1 ratio and adjust to taste.