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Tonic pairs well with so many spirits, but it's also a great companion for lower-ABV bottles, like a good sherry. (Tio Pepe is excellent and widely available.) Stir the two ingredients together, add a few garnishes, and you're done. About half as boozy as a glass of wine, it makes for ideal day-drinking.
Ingredients
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2 1/2 ounces fino sherry
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2 1/2 ounces tonic
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2-3 lime wheels
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1 mint sprig, for garnish
Directions
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In a small wine glass or a tall glass with ice, combine the fino sherry and tonic. Stir briefly and garnish with a few lime wheels and a big mint sprig, tapped lightly against your hand to release its aromatics.