Straight Law Cocktail

The name of this cocktail suggests that this drink belongs to the "Judge" category of cocktails. These are usually a clear spirit served up with juices or wines. On second look, though, this is a simple stirred cocktail designed to spread out the rich nutty flavor of Amontillado sherry.

I chose to use ImaGination gin that MurLarkey Distillery gave me because it has a deep earthy character. You mostly notice the large proportion of sherry in this drink, but that one ounce of ImaGination comes through with botanicals like grains of paradise.

• 3 oz. Amontillado sherry Lustau Los Arcos used)
• 1 oz. gin (MurLarkey ImaGination gin used)

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.