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Cocktail History
The Coronation is a classic cocktail that was created by Harry Craddock and was first published in his 1930 recipe book The Savoy Cocktail Book. This Gilded Age recipe, which was named for Edward VII’s coronation, is traditionally made with a dry yet palatable mixture of fino sherry, dry vermouth, cherry liqueur, and citrus.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Fino Sherry: This is a type of fortified wine made in Spain with palomino grapes. I used Sheffield Cellars Very Dry Sherry.
Dry Vermouth: This is a fortified wine made with grapes, sugar, botanicals, herbs, sugar, and alcohol. I used Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambéry.
Maraschino Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with Maraschino cherries, honey, herbs, spices, sugar, and alcohol. I used Luxardo Maraschino Orginale Liqueur.
Orange Bitters: This is a food product made with oranges, botanicals, herbs, and alcohol. I used Angostura Orange Bitters.
Orange Peel: This the peel of an orange that has been cut into a strip.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Mixing Glass: This is used to hold the ingredients while they’re being stirred. I used the Viski 17 oz Cocktail Mixing Glass.
Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
Julep Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is stirred. I used the A Bar Above Julep Strainer.
Peeler: This is used to remove the garnish peel from the citrus. I used the OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Peeler Set.
Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Clear yellow color
• Aroma: Sherry and orange
• Taste: Muted initial vermouth and sherry flavor with distinct cherry notes
• Finish: More wine with a touch of citrus
Kendall’s Take: “This is another vintage cocktail I’d never heard of, and even though I’m not sherry’s biggest fan when it’s used as the sole base spirit, the Coronation was still a lovely, light recipe that’s not sweet at all but still easy to drink. I could imagine aristocrats sipping it at a glamorous event where they don’t want to lose face after too many drinks.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from The Art of Vintage Cocktails by Stephanie Rosenbaum.
Coronation
Description
The Coronation is a classic cocktail that was created by Harry Craddock and was first published in his 1930 recipe book The Savoy Cocktail Book. This Gilded Age recipe, which was named for Edward VII’s coronation, is traditionally made with a dry yet palatable mixture of fino sherry, dry vermouth, cherry liqueur, and citrus.
Ingredients
Method
Add sherry, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and bitters to a mixing glass.
Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.
Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Using a julep strainer, strain into a Nick & Nora glass.
Garnish with orange peel.
