Cocktail recipe

Bamboo recipe.

A refined, low-alcohol cocktail combining dry sherry and dry vermouth, with aromatic bitters, served in a coupe glass.

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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 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

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Add sherry, vermouth, and bitters.
  3. Stir gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist or an olive.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

3 mins Easy Approx. 16% ABV 1.5 units 135 kcal Ice Mocktail option Batch friendly
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