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ALL AT-HOME MIXOLOGISTS!

The first ever Sherry Mixology Challenge was looking for the best Sherry cocktail! Top prizes included $3,000, $1,500 and $500!

Sherry is a versatile cocktail ingredient, and the hunt for the next best Sherry cocktail made by America’s best at home bartenders has concluded.

Three expert judges, esteemed mixologist Shannon Mustipher, sherry educator Chantal Tseng and VinePair founder Adam Teeter, scored the cocktails based on a number of factors including creativity, flavor balance and their use and knowledge of their chosen sherry.

Jen’s Otoño Fizz was a standout amongst the competition, utilizing Fino Sherry, Dussé VSOP, carrot cordial, lemon, Aquafaba and soda for an unforgettable and savory take on a fizz.

Note: 2020 Entries are now closed.

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THE WINNING COCKTAIL

OTOÑO FIZZ

From Jen LaForge

INGREDIENTS:

1 ounce Lustau Fino Sherry
1 ounce Dussè VSOP
2 ounces Carrot cordial*
½ ounce lemon
1 ounce aquafaba
1 ounce soda water
Ice: 2 cubes to fill
Garnish: Trimmed Lemon Swath & Fennel sprig (use small clip on glass)

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a small shaker tin build all ingredients except soda water.
Add cubed ice and hard shake for 12-15 seconds.
Single strain cocktail into small tin.
Throw cocktail between two tins 4-6 times in order to further aerate mixture and add texture (can choose to dry shake instead).
In a chilled Collins glass pour the measured ounce of soda water.
Tea-strain cocktail into glass.
Top cocktail with 2 pieces of cubed ice to bring wash-line to top of glass.
Garnish with a trimmed and clipped lemon swath and sprig of fennel.