Adonis (cocktail)

The Adonis is a sherry and vermouth-based cocktail, with equal parts of both. The cocktail was created in honor of the 1884 musical Adonis after the show reached the milestone of more than 500 shows on Broadway.^[1][2] The Adonis has been described as being a lower alcohol, easier drinking cocktail.^[3]

Adonis

Ingredients	4.5 cl dry sherry 4.5 cl sweet vermouth 2 dashes orange bitters
Standard drinkware	Cocktail glass
Standard garnish	orange peel or twist
Preparation	Combine ingredients with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with an orange peel or twist.[1]

See also

• List of cocktails
• Liquor portal