Betty Carter
A sherry and amaro-infused whiskey sour in ode to legendary jazz singer Betty Carter.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Lizzie Munro
A sherry and amaro-infused whiskey sour in ode to legendary jazz singer Betty Carter.
A pre-Prohibition era drink thought to be devoted to rousing oneself in the morning.
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A classic dry Martini with fino sherry standing in for vermouth.
At first glance, this cocktail looks like a twist on the Old Fashioned with a splash of absinthe and specialty bitters, but the backstory is a bit more complicated.