Sol Y Sombra
CLASSIC · SPANISH BRANDY

Sol Y Sombra

A classic Spanish two-spirit cocktail that earns its name - 'Sun and Shadow' - by pairing the warm, fruited depth of brandy with the dark, anise-laced sweetness of anisette in equal measure.

Ingredients
Glassware
Brandy snifter
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Anise · Caramel · Molasses / dark syrup · Honey · Oak · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Pour 45ml Spanish brandy and 45ml anisette directly into a brandy snifter.

  2. 2

    Stir gently once or twice to combine.

  3. 3

    Serve neat at room temperature.

From the Bartender

Sol Y Sombra is traditionally served as a built drink - never shaken - so that the two spirits layer and mingle gently rather than fully emulsifying; the slight separation is part of the visual and sensory charm that inspired the 'sun and shadow' name.

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