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Fortified Wines

Dry Sherry

  • Fortified Wine
  • 18.5% ABV
  • 9 drinks

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

  • ✓You enjoy nutty, oxidative complexity — great as aperitif or with tapas.

Skip if…

  • ✗You prefer lighter, fruit-forward or neutral drinks.

At a Glance

39 kcalCalories
18.5%ABV
0.6gSugar
2.4gCarbs
Fortified WineType
9Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Dry Sherry?

Dry Sherry is a fortified or aromatized wine component used for drink guides, aperitif context, cocktail modifiers and food pairing. It should be described by sweetness, oxidation, botanicals, fruit, acidity, body and serving context rather than cocktail recipe count alone.

What does Dry Sherry taste like?

wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure

Dry Sherry profile

Mixability: MediumIntensity: MediumBalancedBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: aromatic cocktails, tropical drinks, stirred cocktails, aperitifs

Ways to use dry sherry

Cocktails (9)

Dry Sherry is a fortified or aromatized wine component used for drink guides, aperitif context, cocktail modifiers and food pairing. It should be described by sweetness, oxidation, botanicals, fruit, acidity, body and serving context rather than cocktail recipe count alone.

Flavour profile

Dried FruitNuttyOxidativeSalty

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–59.15 ml; median 59.15 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 9 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml)
130
Sugar (per 100 ml)
2 g
Carbs (per 100 ml)
8 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

  • Gluten-FreeCompatible
  • KetoLimited
  • Low-CarbLimited
  • Low-SugarLimited
  • VeganCompatible
  • VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-22T00:39:18.100445+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Dry Sherry — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Dry Sherry?
There are 9 cocktail recipes featuring Dry Sherry in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Dry Sherry?
Top-ranked cocktails made with Dry Sherry include Cadiz, Chaplin, Character Development. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Dry Sherry?
Dry Sherry has an ABV of approximately 18.5%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Dry Sherry with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Dry Sherry sensory profile to find drinks I like?
If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Dry Sherry, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.