Pedro Ximénez sherry: cocktail recipes & uses

At a glance

Start with Betty Carter

Betty Carter takes about 5 minutes and lists 22.5 ml of pedro ximénez sherry.

A balanced shaken cocktail combining bourbon, lemon juice, px sherry.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

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Recipes to explore16

Required in16

Optional in0

Methods represented3

Measurements and preparation

How much pedro ximénez sherry should you use?

Start with your chosen recipe’s amount. These examples show how the quantity and preparation change between drinks.

22.5 ml

Betty Carter

For 1 serving · Shaken · 5 minutes

Full recipe and measures

15 ml

Christmas Special No. 1

For 1 serving · Stirred · 5 minutes

Full recipe and measures

12.5 ml

Mr Kappes

For 1 serving · Stirred · 5 minutes

Full recipe and measures

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16 cocktails using Pedro Ximénez sherry

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15 ml · Shaken

War Admiral

9 min · View recipe →

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What to mix with pedro ximénez sherry

These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.

Aromatic bitters

Used with pedro ximénez sherry in 5 of the linked recipes.

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Orange

Used with pedro ximénez sherry in 5 of the linked recipes.

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Single malt Scotch whisky

Used with pedro ximénez sherry in 5 of the linked recipes.

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Bourbon

Used with pedro ximénez sherry in 3 of the linked recipes.

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Brandy

Used with pedro ximénez sherry in 3 of the linked recipes.

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Absinthe

Used with pedro ximénez sherry in 2 of the linked recipes.

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Quick answers

Pedro Ximénez sherry cocktail questions

Which cocktails use pedro ximénez sherry?

Betty Carter, Christmas Special No. 1, and Mr Kappes use pedro ximénez sherry. Betty Carter lists 22.5 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 16 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much pedro ximénez sherry do I need for a cocktail?

Betty Carter lists 22.5 ml for 1 serving; Christmas Special No. 1 lists 15 ml for 1 serving; Mr Kappes lists 12.5 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Betty Carter?

Alongside pedro ximénez sherry, the required ingredients for Betty Carter are 45 ml bourbon, 22.5 ml lemon juice, and 15 ml amaro. Its shaken preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is pedro ximénez sherry required or optional?

Pedro Ximénez sherry is required in 16 of the 16 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 2638-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

Betty Carter: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B010
Christmas Special No. 1: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B189
Mr Kappes: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B134
Kokto governed 2638-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method

Pedro Ximénez sherry: cocktail uses and amounts

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