Sherry-Vermouth Spritz with Aperol

A refreshing low-alcohol sipper balancing dry sherry's nuttiness with vermouth's herbal notes and Aperol's bright bitterness.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Dry sherry
• 1 oz Dry vermouth
• 0.5 oz Aperol
• 3 oz Soda water
• 1 Orange twist

Instructions

1. Step 1: Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 oz dry sherry, 1 oz dry vermouth, and 0.5 oz Aperol to a mixing glass filled with ice; stir gently for 20 seconds until cold and slightly diluted.
3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass and top with 3 oz soda water, stirring once to integrate.
4. Step 4: Express the oils from an orange twist by twisting it over the drink until aromatic, then drop it into the glass.