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Starring Manzanilla

Finalist in the 2015 US Sherry Cocktail Competition

There are no sharp corners here - just a round, velvety, and herbaceous experience.  I often see Mezcal utilized in bright and citrusy cocktails, but I think a dry, salty Sherry combined with the rich lushness or amaro and quinquina completely transform the flavors of Mezcal. The Sherry counters the inherent, sweet viscosity of the other spirits and acts as the glue to tie everything together.

Ingredients

1 oz 
Lustau Papirusa Manzanilla
1 oz 
Del Maguey VIDA Mezcal
.5 oz 
Bigallet China China
.25 
Averna
.25 
Luxardo Aperitivo
Garnish 
wide orange peel and chamomile flowers

Directions

Combine all ingredients and stir. If using Kold Draft-style ice, crush a few cubes to ensure proper dilution, as this cocktail benefits from a slightly longer stir. Pour into a pre-chilled glass.

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Pairing Manzanilla with food

Manzanilla combines perfectly with fish and seafood, as well as with salted fish and cured meats.

Thanks to its low acidity, it is, together with Fino, the perfect choice to accompany salads, cold soups and dressings. 

Manzanilla fast facts

Always serve very chilled

Use an ice bucket with both ice and water to serve chilled between 6 & 8º C.

The wine of the sea

Perfect with fish, seafood and all styles of food from the sea.

Style of Glass

In traditional wide rimmed catavinos or in a white wine glass.

Analytic data

  • Alcoholic content 15 y 19% vol. (normally 15% vol.)
  • Sugar < 5 gr. / litre (normally < 1 gr. / litre)
  • Total Acidity (tartaric) 3 - 5 gr. / litre
  • Volatile Acidity (acetic) <0,25 gr. / litre
  • Very Low In Glycerine Content < 2 gr. / litre
Annemarie Sagoi , The Drifter Chicago, IL United States Visit Website
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