Shagbark's Sangaree (Madeira and Lemon Cocktail) Recipe
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This drink, created by Derek Salerno of Shagbark in Richmond, Virginia, is packed with flavor, but not too much alcohol. In other words, it's ideal for pre-dinner sipping when you expect many glasses of wine to follow. The cocktail's deep, sweet, and nutty flavor comes from Madeira—look for a bottle labeled "Malmsey" to get the proper level of sweetness. The fortified wine tastes a bit like salted caramel and walnuts; the drink is brightened by shaking the Madeira with ice, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice. If you're scaling up the recipe, shake no more than two cocktails at a time.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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2 ounces (60ml) Malmsey Madeira (such as H. M. Borges Old Reserve Malmsey 10 Year or Blandy's 10 Year Malmsey)
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1/2 ounce (15ml) simple syrup (see note)
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1/2 ounce (15ml) fresh juice from 1 lemon
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Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish
Directions
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Add Madeira, simple syrup, and lemon to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 12 seconds. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and serve.
Special equipment
Cocktail shaker and strainer, fine strainer, chilled coupe glass
Notes
To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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71 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
14g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 71 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 370mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 11g | |
Protein 0g | |
Vitamin C 6mg | 30% |
Calcium 7mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 69mg | 1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |