Bamboo
Dry sherry and dry vermouth with bitters. Light, savoury and elegant.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 14% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Dry sherry (fino)
- 45 ml Dry vermouth
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml dry sherry (fino) into the mixing glass
- Pour 45 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Bamboo
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Bamboo FAQ
What's in a Bamboo?
45 ml dry sherry (fino), 45 ml dry vermouth, 1 dash angostura bitters, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Bamboo?
About 14% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Bamboo?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Bamboo in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
