Sherry Darling

A short, stirred sipper of bonded apple brandy and rich Pedro Ximénez sherry, with half an ounce of mezcal to dry it out and add a wisp of smoke. A long lemon twist goes on top.

Total time: 5 min
Serving: 1

Naturally sweet twist
Rich & smoky

Coupe of amber-orange drink with a frosted rim and a dried lime wheel on a dark wooden bar — Sour meets Sweet Magic

Ingredients

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1¾ oz (52 ml) bonded apple brandy, such as Laird's
¾ oz (22 ml) Pedro Ximénez sherry
½ oz (15 ml) mezcal
ice
long lemon twist, to garnish
2–3 Richberry halves

How to Make It

Stir
Stir the apple brandy, sherry and mezcal with ice in a mixing glass. Or build it straight in the glass over one large cube and stir 5 or 6 times.
Strain
If you used a mixing glass, strain into a double old-fashioned glass over fresh ice.
Add the twist
Squeeze the lemon twist over the drink to release its oils, run it around the rim and drop it in.
Add the Richberry twist
Just before your first sip, chew 2–3 Richberry halves gently and let them linger for about 30 seconds. Discard any pit, then taste how the sour notes turn sweet.

Richberry changes the taste, not the drink: a cocktail may taste softer, but it is just as strong. Please enjoy it responsibly.