Enjoying Sherry Wine Sherry Cocktails Amontillado

Sherry Tonga

Starring Amontillado

I created this low proof riff on Trader Vic's Tonga from his 1946 Book of Food & Drink when I was in the mood for something light yet flavorful to round out the evening.

Ingredients

2 oz

Amontillado or Oloroso Sherry

1/2 oz

Brandy de Jerez or Cognac

1/2 oz

Curaçao

1/2 oz

Passion Fruit Syrup

1/2 oz

Grenadine

1 oz

Lemon Juice

1 oz

Orange Juice

Directions

Shake with ice, strain into a Tiki mug, and fill with crushed ice. I garnished with a mint sprig, but an orange slice and cherry would not be out of place here as a garnish (in addition to the mint or in place of it).

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Pairing Amontillado with food

Amontillado should be served at a temperature of between 12 and 14º C.

It is an ideal wine to accompany soups and consommés, white meat, blue fish (tuna), wild mushrooms and semi-cured cheeses.

It combines perfectly with vegetables such as asparagus and artichokes.

Amontillado fast facts

Slightly Chilled in a White Wine Glass

Serve it between 12° and 14° C in a white wine glass.

Dry but Intense

Its dry and intense flavour adapts to difficult and risky pairings.

Ideal to Drink Glass by Glass

Its composition allows it to be stored in open bottles for months.

Analytic data

Alcoholic content between 16 and 22% vol.
Sugar < 5 gr. / litre (normally < 1 gr. per litre)
Total Acidity (tartaric) 4 - 6 gr. / litre
Volatile Acidity (acetic) < 0,8 gr. / litre
Very Low In Glycerine Content 3 - 5 gr. / litre

Frederic Yarm , Boston bartender currently at River Bar in Somerville, MA; blogger for Cocktail Virgin; and author of two books (search my name on Amazon). Somerville, MA United States Visit Website

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