The Girl From Cadiz is a balanced gin and fino sherry cocktail that bridges botanical and fortified wine flavors with fresh lemon, juniper, and mint. Its refined profile balances strength with elegance, making it a sophisticated modern classic.
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Muddle juniper berries with simple syrup in mixing glass.
sherry, lemon juice, and mint and shake well with ice.
Strain through
wire sieve into ice-filled Collins glass.
Garnish with lemongrass.
Cocktails are best served fresh and should not be stored; prepare to order and serve immediately.
Yes—London Dry gins like Beefeater or Tanqueray work well, though Plymouth's slightly softer profile suits the sherry balance best. Avoid heavily flavored gins.
Fino sherry is essential—it's dry, crisp, and pairs with gin. Amontillado is too dark; Manzanilla is too delicate. Stick with fino.
Shake with ice to chill, dilute, and integrate the juniper and citrus. Strain into a chilled glass.
Not recommended—fresh lemon juice is critical for balance and brightness. Bottled juice dulls the cocktail's complexity.
Lightly crush the stalk to release oils, then lay it across the rim or float it in the drink. Don't muddle—just bruise.
