1 serving
Sherry Sour ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Palo Cortado Sherry | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
Lemon Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Egg White | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Cocktail Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small dark-red cocktail cherry centered on the foam
Method
How to make Sherry Sour
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear serving cube, and reserve exactly one small dark-red cocktail cherry.
- 02
Measure the palo cortado sherry, fresh lemon juice, rich syrup, and pasteurized egg white into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
- 04
Strain the mixture back into the empty shaker and dry-shake without ice to build a smooth restrained foam.
- 05
Place the large fresh cube in the chilled rocks glass and fine-strain the cocktail over it.
- 06
Set the single cocktail cherry neatly in the center of the foam and serve without any other garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Sherry Sour taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Sherry Sour questions
What is in a Sherry Sour?
Kokto’s build uses palo cortado sherry, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, egg white, and cocktail cherry.
How long does a Sherry Sour take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Sherry Sour prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Sherry Sour 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 B129https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2578/sherry-sour · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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