Bamboo

A low-alcohol masterpiece of balance, the Bamboo pairs dry sherry with dry vermouth and a whisper of bitters, creating something elegant and savory without a drop of base spirit. Harry Johnson's 1880s creation remains one of the most refined aperitivo-style cocktails ever devised.

AperitivoClassicBitter Sipper

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozDry Vermouth
  • 1 ozBlanc Vermouth
  • 2 dashOrange Bitters
  • 1 dashAngostura Bitters

Preparation

stirred · coupe · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine dry vermouth, blanc vermouth, and both bitters in a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2.

    stir

    Stir for 25–30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

Flavor Profile

herbal
46%
floral
41%
bitter
30%
dilution
20%
fruity
18%
spiced
16%
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