The Barber of Seville is a modern cocktail that was created by Will Elliott at Maison Premiere in New York City, New York. It is described as similar to an inverted Mint Julep or Sherry Swizzle because it pairs a sherry base with spicy rye whiskey. It then rounds out the spirits with the unique flavor of Aperitivo Cappelletti Americano Rosso, orgeat syrup, citrus, and orange blossom water.
Add sherry, rye, Aperitivo Cappelletti, lemon juice, orgeat syrup, orange bitters, and orange flower water to a shaker.
Fill shaker with cubed ice.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Fill a lowball glass or julep tin with fresh crushed ice.
Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain into lowball glass or julep tin.
Using a mortar and pestle, crush almonds.
Garnish with crushed almonds and orange peel strips.