Best Sherry Cocktail Recipe

Spanish recipes for cocktails are famous all around the world for their creative mix of ingredients and flavors, resulting in the best drinks to cool you down.

The sherry cocktail is no exception, offering a light yet complex alternative to heavier mixed drinks, commonly paired with salty dishes and tapas.

Whether you’re a sherry enthusiast or just discovering its charm, we encourage you to keep scrolling and learn more about easy sherry cocktails, how to make this one from scratch, as well as tips for storing and serving.

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This cocktail would be sherry lovers’ answer to Tinto de Verano, being a light, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant drink that highlights the versatility of Spanish sherry. 

Both drinks are amazing, but the sherry cocktail offers a more refined and aromatic alternative, perfect for those who enjoy complex yet easy-to-drink aperitifs.

Today, it stands as an Andalusian classic, found in almost any bar or tapería, but with this recipe, you can enjoy it at home.

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Things You’ll Need for Sherry Cocktail

To prepare one of the best sherry-based cocktails, you will need orange bitters, orange peel, vermouth, ice cubes, and sherry wine.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) Sherry wine (Amontillado or Fino Sherry)
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) Sweet Vermouth
  • 8 dashes of Orange Bitters
  • 4 Orange Peels (for garnish)
  • Ice cubes

How to Make Sherry Cocktail – Step by Step Guide

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  1. The first step in this Spanish sherry cocktail recipe is to put 4 coupe glasses in the fridge so they are chilled by the moment of serving, ensuring an extra fresh drink.
  1. After that, fill a mixing glass or pitcher with ice. Also, add the sherry wine, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters. Stir well to chill the drink.
  1. Now, take the coupe glasses out of the fridge and pour the sherry cocktail evenly on each.
  1. To finish making one of the best sherry cocktails recipes, garnish each glass with orange peel on top and enjoy.

Substitution of Ingredients

sherry cocktail in 2 glasses decorated with oranges

Cocktails using sherry are usually simpler than others because it’s easier to balance their flavors without the need to include complex ingredients.

For example, you can make this Spanish wine cocktail fizzier by including a splash of sparkling water on top before serving.

Different from the Spanish gin and tonic or the gazpacho alcoholic drink, the sherry cocktail has a lower alcohol content, but still, you could add a bit of orange juice to level it even more.

If you like herbal or spiced notes, cocktails with dry sherry like this one can be enhanced by adding a dash of aromatic bitters or a cinnamon stick garnish.

Are you a fan of Andalusian wine? As for you, we have multiple recipes that feature it, such as the Spanish red wine cocktail, the Spanish summer drink, and the Sangria.

Tips on Serving Sherry Cocktail

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Classic sherry cocktails are the perfect preview for a delicious meal, commonly served in the afternoon or late in the morning for brunch.

The sherry cocktail pairs beautifully with salty snacks like almonds, olives, or Manchego cheese, making it a perfect aperitif.

To enhance the looks of sherry cocktails, you can add a cinnamon stick for garnish, or a bit of orange juice and white granulated sugar on the rim for a sweet touch.

Since the dry sherry cocktail is super simple to make, we encourage you to prepare more Andalusian drinks if you are hosting a gathering, including some classics like the Spanish red wine cocktail, the fruity Spanish drink, and the old Spanish cocktail.

How to Store Sherry Cocktail

How to Store Sherry Cocktail. An open fridge with various vegetables and fruits in plastic containers.

This Spanish sherry drink will only take you 10 minutes to prepare, so we encourage you to serve it freshly made, as the flavors could be negatively affected if you store it for longer.

However, you can pre-mix ingredients like sherry, vermouth, and bitters in a sealed bottle and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

They may not be cocktails with sherry, but there are different Spanish drinks that can be stored for longer, like the fermented pineapple drink and the Spanish coffee cocktail.

Recipe Card: Sherry Cocktail

Yield: 4

Tasty Sherry Cocktail Recipe

a person holding a glass of sherry cocktail decorated with orange peel

Spanish cocktails are famous all around the world for their creative mix of ingredients and flavors, resulting in the best drinks to cool you down.

The sherry cocktail is no exception, offering a light yet complex alternative to heavier mixed drinks, commonly paired with salty dishes and tapas.

Whether you're a sherry enthusiast or just discovering its charm, we encourage you to keep scrolling and learn more about easy sherry cocktails, how to make this one from scratch, as well as tips for storing and serving.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 seconds
Total Time 10 minutes 6 seconds

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) Sherry wine (Amontillado or Fino Sherry)
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) Sweet Vermouth
  • 8 dashes of Orange Bitters
  • 4 Orange Peels (for garnish)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Put 4 coupe glasses in the fridge so they are chilled by the moment of serving.
  2. Fill a mixing glass or pitcher with ice. Add the sherry wine, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters. Stir well to chill the drink.
  3. Remove the coupe glasses from the fridge and pour the sherry cocktail evenly on each of them.
  4. Garnish the Spanish cocktail with orange peel on top and enjoy.

Notes

Some of the most popular brands of Spanish sherry wine are Amontillado and Fino, but if you can't find them feel free to use local ones.

To reduce the alcohol content in this sherry cocktail recipe, you can add 3/4 cup of orange juice to the mix (it can be homemade or high-quality store-bought).

Similar to other sherry cocktail recipes, you can top it with a splash of club soda or tonic water, creating a slightly effervescent drink.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 58Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 0g

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