Flame of Love
Vodka with fino sherry and flamed orange oils. Made for Dean Martin at Chasen's.
Stirred · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 29% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Dry sherry (fino)
- Flamed orange peel (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml vodka into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml dry sherry (fino) into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Flame of Love
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.
Flame of Love FAQ
What's in a Flame of Love?
60 ml vodka, 15 ml dry sherry (fino), garnished with flamed orange peel.
How strong is a Flame of Love?
About 29% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Flame of Love?
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 Flame of Love in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
