The Laziest Moderator
A perfectly balanced Bamboo cocktail — sherry, dry vermouth & orange bitters — effortless and deceptive
'I am the laziest moderator you've ever met. If I'm talking, we're in trouble.'
Why this cocktail? Femi makes moderation look effortless. The Bamboo cocktail is the same — deceptively simple, requiring perfect balance.
The Story
The Bamboo cocktail is the bartender's paradox: it tastes simple, but achieving that simplicity requires perfect balance between sherry and vermouth. One degree off and the whole thing falls apart. Femi Oke's moderation works the same way — it looks effortless because the preparation was meticulous. This cocktail makes the hard look easy.
Read Full Story →Ingredients
- 1.5 oz fino sherry
- 1.5 oz dry vermouth
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Lemon twist
Preparation
- 1.Combine sherry, vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
- 2.Stir for 20 seconds.
- 3.Strain into a chilled coupe.
- 4.Express lemon peel over the surface and garnish.
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