Sherry Tango
Curiada Ingredients
Directions
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Add ice to mixing glass
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Pour all ingredients into mixing glass
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Stir well with bar spoon
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Strain into chilled cocktail glass
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Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
The Sherry Tango brings together three spectacular sherries in one elegantly dry, aromatic glass that feels like a love letter to Jerez.
This is a stirred cocktail that leans sophisticated and bone-dry, built on a foundation of fino and manzanilla sherries with their signature saline, almond, and green apple notes, then rounded out with herbaceous vermouth and a whisper of orange bitters for aromatic complexity. The result tastes crisp and refreshing, with layers of coastal minerality and nutty depth that unfold slowly across your palate. It's an aperitif through and through—perfect for those moments before dinner when you want something stimulating rather than sweet, or when you're settling into a late afternoon with friends who appreciate nuanced flavors. Making it couldn't be simpler: just stir everything with ice until properly chilled, strain, and twist that lemon zest over the top to release its oils. Pair this beauty with Spanish tapas like marcona almonds, jamón ibérico, or boquerones, or go with briny oysters and other shellfish that mirror the sherry's oceanic character. The Sherry Tango rewards patience and attention, revealing new details with each sip as it slowly warms in your glass.
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