Flor de Jerez
A sherry-based sour with amontillado sherry, a little aged rum, apricot liqueur, lemon juice, cane syrup, and Angostura bitters. It is tart, medium-sweet, and light at about 10% ABV.
Steps
7
Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~100 g
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Volume158 ml
Strength10% ABV
Alcohol16 ml (13 g)41 ml of vodka (40%)1.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar14 g (9.0%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.98%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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Flor de Jerez