Courtesy Dave Castillo, bar manager, Truss & Twine, Palm Springs, CA.
This straightforward drink has the DNA of a classic Manhattan: rye whiskey sweetened with a bit of fortified wine. In this case, however, PX Sherry is used instead of sweet vermouth. Nonino, an herbaceous Italian amaro, adds complexity and a hint of citrus that’s nicely echoed by the orange-peel garnish.
PX Sherry
Getting ready for Thanksgiving? Pick up a bottle of Pedro Ximénez Sherry, often shorthanded simply as “PX,” and pour it twice. You can make the Velvet Touch cocktail to sharpen appetites before dinner, and offer small pours of PX afterward with dessert. PX Sherry is a sweet fortified wine from Spain’s Sherry triangle. It’s usually dark and viscous, with raisin, prune and chocolate-like notes that pair well with the last course.
Published: October 25, 2017
Ingredients
2 ounces Redemption Rye
¾ ounce Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
¼ ounce Hidalgo Pedro Ximénez Sherry
Orange peel, for garnish
Directions
In mixing glass, combine all ingredients except garnish with ice. Stir well, then strain into chilled coupe glass. Twist orange peel over top of drink to express its oils. Garnish drink with peel.
