Drinks

Sherry & Bitters

  • Serves

    makes one cocktail

  • Cook

    5 minutes

A classic mixed drink from the cocktail's early days. This simple recipe is, as far as our research can tell, what George Washington served his British guests. It's doubtful his version had ice, but use it anyway.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. amontillado sherry
  • 4 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • Orange peel, to garnish

Instructions

Step 1

In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, stir with bitters. Strain into a small, stemmed sour glass and twist 1 orange peel over top.

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