January 14, 2021
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Courtesy of Levi Miller
When you see this drink, there’s no way you won’t smile — it’s like a work of art. Sherry is a fortified wine, meaning that it has a little brandy added. It’s higher in alcohol than wine but is served here with a splash of club soda, making it perfect for sipping.
Recipe courtesy of "ZERO PROOF drinks & more 100 Recipes for Mocktails & Low-Alcohol Cocktails" by Maureen Petrosky © 2021 www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with permission.
Ingredients
- 1 orange slice, plus 1 half-slice, divided
- 1 lemon slice, plus 1 half-slice, divided
- 1/2 Ounce (15 mL) simple syrup
- 3 Ounces (90 mL) dry sherry
- 1 Ounce (30 mL) club soda
- 2 sprigs fresh mint
- Crushed ice
For the simple syrup
- 1 Cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 Cup (250 mL) water
Directions
In a cocktail shaker, use a muddler or wooden spoon to muddle orange slice, lemon slice and simple syrup.
Add sherry and enough crushed ice to nearly fill the shaker.
Shake until chilled.
Strain into a glass half-filled with more crushed ice.
Top with club soda.
Add more ice, mounding it above the rim.
Garnish with mint sprigs and orange and lemon half-slices.
Insert straw.
For the simple syrup
In a small pot, combine sugar and water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, until all of the sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Pour into a squeeze bottle or a container with a lid, such as a mason jar.
Store for up to 4 weeks in the fridge.
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