Sol Y Sombra
The Sol Y Sombra is a very strong brandy spirit-forward cocktail, sweet and herbal on the palate. Shaken and served in a wine glass.
- 3 min
- Wine glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 87 out of 100
- Fruity
- 36 out of 100
- Herbal
- 83 out of 100
- Boozy
- 87 out of 100
How to make a Sol Y Sombra
To make a Sol Y Sombra, shake with ice and strain into a wine glass: 1½ oz brandy and 1½ oz Anisette.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Chill a wine glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add brandy and anisette to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled wine glass.
Why shake? A hard shake chills the drink quickly and blends everything evenly.
Sol Y Sombra questions
What does a Sol Y Sombra taste like?
Mostly sweet and herbal, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 26% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Sol Y Sombra?
About 26% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
Should a Sol Y Sombra be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: a hard shake chills and dilutes it quickly.
What glass do you serve a Sol Y Sombra in?
A wine glass.