Name: Bamboo · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 45 ml Sherry; 45 ml Dry Vermouth; 2 dashes Orange bitters; 1 dash Angostura Bitters (optional); 1 piece Lemon twist (optional garnish); 1 piece Green Olive (optional garnish)

Drink type Servings

Measurement system

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Bamboo

Description

The Bamboo Cocktail is a delicate and aromatic drink that dates back to the late 19th century. It was created by Louis Eppinger, a bartender at the Grand Hotel in Yokohama, Japan, in the 1890s. Designed as a lighter alternative to spirit-forward cocktails, the Bamboo is elegant, dry, and subtly complex, making it a great choice for an aperitif.

The combination of dry sherry and dry vermouth creates a nutty, herbal, and slightly floral profile, while a dash of bitters adds depth. It is perfect for those who enjoy sophisticated, low-ABV cocktails with a European influence.

Ingredients

45 ml Sherry
45 ml Dry Vermouth
2 dashes Orange bitters
1 dash Angostura Bitters (optional)
1 piece Lemon twist (optional garnish)
1 piece Green Olive (optional garnish)

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir until chilled.

Instructions

Measure into a mixing glass: 45 ml Sherry, 45 ml Dry Vermouth, 2 dashes Orange bitters. If desired, add: 1 dash Angostura Bitters.
Add ice and stir gently for about 30 seconds, until the mixing glass feels very cold.
Fine-strain into chilled coupes and serve without ice.
Choose one optional garnish: 1 piece Lemon twist, 1 piece Green Olive.