Every celebration calls for something special to toast the occasion and begin an evening of merriment, and a sherry apéritif with a touch of toasty hazelnut and a hint of orange is just the cocktail to get the party started.
An apéritif is a cocktail that is served before the meal intended to stimulate the appetite. It is often served with something small and salty to nibble. There are several styles of sherry, ranging from dry (apéritif-style) to sweet (dessert-style). A medium dry Amontillado was the preferred sherry when taste-testing the recipe. A Fino sherry also works, but it is much dryer.
The Sherry Noisette Apéritif Recipe
Make 1 cocktail
Ingredients
1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) medium dry Amontillado Sherry, well chilled
1 teaspoon (5 ml) Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
1 dash orange bitters
Procedure
Add all ingredients to a glass of ice. Stir to blend. Strain into a small wine glass, and serve.
Enjoy with Anchovy Toasts with Chickpea Puree, Roasted Garlic, & Thyme.
A toast!
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Love the photographs and this cocktail sounds Delicious!!
Thank you! Next trip my way, I’ll pull out the Sherry.
Wow, Susie! Very classy!!
Awww.. thanks! I’m living vicariously.
I know what I’ll be needing when it’s time to drink again. Save me one cuz I’ll be over as soon I can get there again!
Think Austin! I’m sure we can get the bartender to whip one up.