The Albero Highball is quintessentially an Amontillado lengthener that emphasizes quality and minerality.
Carefully pour Amontillado and Scotch into the Collins glass. Use tongs to place 6 kold-draft cubes in Collins glass, as little splash as possible. Use a barspoon to hold the ice to one side as you pour the Sancerre, and then the sparkling mineral water into the beverage, avoiding the sides of the glass. Then, use a barspoon to place 3 heaping barspoons of maraschino/citrus creme on top of the cocktail. Serve on a light-colored linen coaster.
*Creme
.75 luxardo
.5 lemon
4oz creme
Combine in a boston shaker and shake for 45 seconds. Lasts 24 hours.
Amontillado should be served at a temperature of between 12 and 14º C.
It is an ideal wine to accompany soups and consommés, white meat, blue fish (tuna), wild mushrooms and semi-cured cheeses.
It combines perfectly with vegetables such as asparagus and artichokes.
Serve it between 12° and 14° C in a white wine glass.
Its dry and intense flavour adapts to difficult and risky pairings.
Its composition allows it to be stored in open bottles for months.
