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Stirred · 1 serving

Adonis

A balanced stirred cocktail combining palo cortado sherry, amontillado sherry, sweet vermouth.

Short answer

Adonis is a stirred cocktail made with palo cortado sherry, amontillado sherry, sweet vermouth, and red bitter aperitif. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Adonis ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Adonis ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Palo Cortado Sherry30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Amontillado sherry30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Red bitter aperitif2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part

Garnish: One skewered green olive after expressing and discarding an orange twist

Method

How to make Adonis

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe, prepare one orange twist for expressing, and drain exactly one green olive before placing it on a short pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the Palo Cortado sherry, amontillado sherry, sweet vermouth, and red bitter aperitif into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill with solid ice and throw between tins or stir smoothly until thoroughly chilled and diluted.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving all mixing ice behind.

  5. 05

    Express the orange oils over the surface and discard the peel, then place the single skewered olive securely at the rim.

  6. 06

    Check the cocktail remains clear and the glass is spotless, then serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Adonis taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Adonis questions

What is in a Adonis?

Kokto’s build uses palo cortado sherry, amontillado sherry, sweet vermouth, and red bitter aperitif.

How long does a Adonis take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Adonis prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Adonis alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B030https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/18/adonis · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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