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Shaken · 1 serving

Sherry Valance

Robert Weeks's dry-sherry sour accents armagnac with orgeat, lemon, orange, and Creole-style bitters.

Short answer

Sherry Valance is a shaken cocktail made with fino sherry, armagnac, orgeat, lemon juice, orange juice, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Sherry Valance 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
Sherry Valance ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Fino Sherry45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Armagnac15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orgeat15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters3 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Sherry Valance

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one elegant clear coupe and confirm that the cited specification requires no garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the manzanilla-style dry sherry, armagnac, orgeat, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, and Creole-style bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the citrus-and-almond sour is thoroughly chilled and integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no citrus pulp, almond particles, or ice fragments enter the glass.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately and completely naked, without citrus, cherry, nuts, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Sherry Valance 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Sherry Valance questions

What is in a Sherry Valance?

Kokto’s build uses fino sherry, armagnac, orgeat, lemon juice, orange juice, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Sherry Valance take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Sherry Valance prepared?

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

Is a Sherry Valance 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 B142https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/6830/sherry-valance · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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