Sherry - Manzanilla

Core

Sanlucar de Barrameda / Spain (exclusively)

Famous For

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Chicago Fizz

Rum, port, egg white, and soda. A fizz that sounds wrong but drinks right.

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Corsair's Dawn Flip

Dark rum and port wine shaken with egg. A pirate's breakfast in a coupe.

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Japanese Fizz

Bourbon, port, egg white, and soda. A fizz that crosses continents and centuries.

ABV15-15.5%. Same range as Fino — supports the flor.
Sub-styles
ManzanillaManzanilla Pasada (aged / transitioning to Amontillado character)

Tasting Notes

Chamomile, sea salt, iodine, green apple, fresh bread, almond, saline minerality. Lighter and more delicate than Fino. The sea-air influence is real and distinctive. Finish is crisp, almost briny.

Brand Guide

Well

La Guita ($12-16)

Call

Barbadillo Solear, Hidalgo La Gitana ($15-20)

Premium

Barbadillo Pastora Manzanilla Pasada ($20-30)

Top Shelf

Equipo Navazos Manzanilla ($30-50). La Guita is the benchmark

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The Story

Fino's coastal cousin. Sea air and thicker flor make it lighter and saltier.

Drinks with Sherry - Manzanilla(8)

Chicago Fizz

1 oz Light Rum
1 oz Port Wine
0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
2 oz Soda Water
1 oz Egg White (optional)
ShakenHighball
◆◆◆◇◇2.5 min

Corsair's Dawn Flip

2 oz Dark Rum
1 oz Port Wine
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
1 each Egg
ShakenCoupe
◆◆◆◇◇1.3 min

Japanese Fizz

2 oz Bourbon
0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
0.5 oz Port Wine
2 oz Soda Water
1 oz Egg White (optional)
ShakenHighball
◆◆◆◇◇1.3 min

Port Wine Cocktail

2.5 oz Port Wine
0.5 oz Brandy
StirredCoupe
◆◇◇◇◇45s

Port Wine Flip

2 oz Port Wine
1 tsp Sugar
1 each Egg
0.5 oz Cream
ShakenCoupe
◆◆◆◆◇1.3 min

Porto flip

1.5 oz Port Wine
0.5 oz Cognac
1 each Egg Yolk
ShakenCoupe
◆◇◇◇◇1.3 min