Drink & Learn Podcast

Oh Sherry!

Elizabeth Pearce

Abigail waxes poetic on her love for sherry and shares here favorites. Elizabeth admits the history is cool and remains a fan of PX. 

References:
SHERRY COBBLER aka the Pretty Ricky from Compere Lapin

1 ¾ oz Amontillado Sherry

1/2 oz Dark Rum (high proof)

¼ oz Lemon Juice

¼ oz Oleo (sugar syrup made with lemon and orange peels)

1tsp of preserves (any will do)

1 dash angostura bitters

Whip shake above ingredients w/2 cubes

Pour into a  Rocks glass or julep cup over Crushed ice

Make it pretty.

With mint, berries, orange wheel and powdered sugar



Top Sherries are:

  • El Maestro Sierra
  • González-Byass (Tio Pepe)
  • La Cigarrera(These ones have the pretty ladies on them from vintage cigar boxes, their Manzanilla is excellent)
  • Lustau - Excellent house across the board..makes very fine sherry in all categories.