Bizzy Izzy Highball
“It’s a wonderful cocktail, but it also strikes me as a fairly modern cocktail,” says Al Sotack of the rye- and sherry-based highball.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Palo Negro
A balanced, unexpected combination of palo cortado sherry, black strap rum, reposado tequila and Grand Marnier from Ivy Mix.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Eric Medsker
Poetic Justice
Named after the song by Kendrick Lamar, this rye, Bonal and sherry cocktail was created for a frequent guest at the Kimpton Gray Hotel.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The D List: Bringing Back the Alfonso
Bartender Dan Greenbaum makes a case for this two-ingredient classic named for a hot mess of a Spanish monarch.
- story: Drew Lazor
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Remember the Alimony
According to Robert Simonson, this is one of the best of the modern sherry cocktails out there.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Autumn Cobbler
Chantal Tseng opts for the deeper flavor of oloroso in this fall-ready twist on the Sherry Cobbler.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Jeffrey Martin
G&T&C&R
Dan Sabo's unexpected twist on the cucumber Gin and Tonic calls on a cucumber juice ice cube that allows the drink to evolve over time.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Chantal Tseng’s Jungle Cocktail
With equal parts gin, fino sherry and sweet vermouth, this overlooked cocktail is a more approachable alternative to the Martini.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Jeffrey Martin
The Revival of Sherry-Based Vermouth
Spain’s rekindled love affair with vermouth has encouraged the return of sherry-based Vermut de Jerez. Here, the history of the style, plus three bottles to try.
- story: Luke Sykora
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Just How Important Is Sherry to Scotch Whisky?
For decades, aging in sherry barrels was central to the flavor profile of Scotch—until the supply suddenly dried up.
- story: Wayne Curtis
- photo: Ed Anderson
