A Spanish fortified wine that begins as a Fino sherry and is subsequently allowed to oxidize, developing a deeper amber color and flavors of hazelnut, dried fruit, and caramel. It is medium-dry and more complex than Fino.

A sibling to the Bamboo swapping in sweet vermouth, this turn-of-the-century Broadway tribute is a low-ABV sipper with raisiny sherry depth and soft, bittersweet lift.

Adonis

A featherweight stirred aperitif from 1890s Yokohama pairing nutty Amontillado sherry with dry vermouth and two dashes of bitters, delivering dry, savory elegance at low proof.

Bamboo

The Bamboo's sweet variant -- amontillado sherry paired with sweet vermouth for a richer, rounder low-ABV aperitif with dried fruit depth.

Bamboo Sweet

The second Coronation variation from Harry Craddock — sherry and dry vermouth with a barspoon of maraschino and orange bitters, producing a nutty, dry, complex low-ABV aperitif of understated elegance.

Coronation No. 2

A notoriously strong Trader Vic's tiki build layering rum, brandy, and gin over orange, lemon, and orgeat, finished with a sherry float that adds nutty depth to the haze.

Fog Cutter

A richer riff on the Adonis that swaps dry vermouth for sweet and adds a barspoon of herby Bénédictine, turning the low-ABV sherry classic into something more golden, aromatic, and subtly complex.

Golden Adonis

A low-proof aperitif from Harry McElhone's 1927 recipe book blending amontillado sherry, dry vermouth, and a dash of peach bitters. Named after the famous West Virginia resort hotel.

Greenbriar

A handsome Savoy-era trio of dark rum, nutty Amontillado sherry, and fresh lime juice — short, sharp, and complex, with the sherry bridging the gap between rum's richness and lime's acidity.

Quarter Deck

A sleek, low-ABV stirred aperitif from Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book that mates nutty Amontillado sherry with dry vermouth and a dash of orange bitters for a savory, elegant pre-dinner sip.

Reform Cocktail

A pre-Prohibition icon of crushed ice, two sherries, sugar, and citrus wheels where nutty, oxidative wine layers over orange and lemon into a refreshingly low-proof sipper.

Sherry Cobbler

A velvety Victorian nightcap in which nutty Amontillado sherry is shaken with whole egg and sugar, then dusted with nutmeg to finish rich, custardy, and gently fortified.

Sherry Flip

Amontillado sherry's nutty, oxidized depth meets soda and a touch of sugar in this low-ABV Colonial-era Sangaree.

Sherry Sangaree

A low-alcohol sour using amontillado sherry as the base spirit, balanced by fresh lemon juice and simple syrup with an egg white foam. The nutty, oxidized character of the sherry makes this one of the most complex sours possible.

Sherry Sour

A forgotten 1900s cocktail combining rye whiskey with amontillado sherry, Grand Marnier, and orange bitters. The sherry adds nutty depth and a fortified wine richness that makes this an elegant pre-dinner sipper.

Amontillado Sherry