The Sherry Martini
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Chill martini glass
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Add all ingredients to mixing glass
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Add ice to mixing glass
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Stir well
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Strain into chilled martini glass
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Garnish with olive on stick
Cocktail Description
When James Bond famously ordered his martini shaken, not stirred, he missed out on the silky texture and crystalline clarity that only stirring provides—and with this sherry-spiked version, you'll want every sip as smooth as possible.
The Sherry Martini replaces gin or vodka with Valdespino Inocente Fino, a bone-dry, saline-kissed sherry from Spain that brings almonds, sea breeze, and a whisper of green olive to the glass. Noilly Prat adds its classic herbal backbone, while a touch of sugar cane syrup rounds out the sherry's sharp edges without turning the drink sweet. The Angostura orange bitters contribute a subtle citrus perfume that ties everything together, and that single olive garnish isn't just decoration—it's a salty, briny bite that makes perfect sense with the maritime character of fino sherry.
This is a sophisticated aperitif that shines before dinner, especially when you're serving Spanish tapas, fresh oysters, or anything with Marcona almonds and jamón. The drink is dead simple to make: just stir everything with ice until properly chilled, strain into a chilled martini glass, and add your olive. If you love dry, savory cocktails and appreciate the nutty complexity of sherry, this elegant sipper will become a regular in your rotation.
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