Mar 17, 2012

Andalucia

This sherry cocktail with a Manchego garnish comes from Las Vegas's Downtown Cocktail Room. This recipe first appeared in our April 2012 issue along with Xania Woodman's story Raising the Bar.

Credit: Todd Coleman

MAKES 1 COCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. cream sherry
1 oz. walnut liqueur, such as Nocello (available from Internet Wines and Spirits)
¼ tsp. sherry vinegar, such as Capirete 20 Reserva
4 golden raisins
1 ¼″-thick wedge Manchego

INSTRUCTIONS

Stir sherry, liqueur, and vinegar in a cocktail shaker with ice until chilled; strain into a chilled champagne coupe. Garnish with raisins and cheese, speared with a toothpick.