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Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail

Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Cream Sherry. It leans dried fruit, nutty and oxidative. Served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 18.5% ABV and roughly 78 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Cocktailalcoholic18.5% ABV1 ingredient

At a Glance

78 kcalCalories
18.5%ABV
1.2gSugar
4.8gCarbs
0.63Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 1 ingredient, uses cream

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Place an egg in a cocktail glass, being careful not to break the yolk.
  2. Add 2 oz.Add
  3. cream sherry.

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
BoldnessDelicateBold
  • Dry finish

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • After DinnerSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • DessertSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags include deterministic rules plus LLM-assisted fact-checked patches based on recipe name, ingredients, glassware, flavour tags and pairing evidence.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

May be limited

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not compatible

Vegan

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail?
The Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail is a cocktail made with 1 ingredient, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 18.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 78 calories.
What does a Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail taste like?
Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Dried Fruit, Nutty, Oxidative, Salty. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail?
The Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 18.5%. That's approximately 0.63 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 78 kcal, 1.2g sugar, 4.8g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail typically served?
Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail is often suggested for After Dinner, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail?
If you enjoy Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail at home?
Yes. The Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail uses 1 ingredient, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Sherry-and-Egg Cocktail with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.