sherry

noun sher·ry \ ˈsher-ē \

Updated on: 11 Sep 2017

Definition of sherry

plural sherries

:a Spanish fortified wine with a distinctive nutty flavor; also :a similar wine produced elsewhere

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Recent Examples of sherry from the Web

The gravy is made from beef hot link sausage and country ham for smoke and extra body smoothed out with a bit of sherry vinegar and Crystal Louisiana hot sauce for some back-end heat.

— jill wendholt silva, kansascity, "New EJ’s Urban Eatery in West Bottoms opens Tuesday: Here’s what’s cooking," 29 Aug. 2017
Add sherry and fill three-quarters full with ice cubes.

— ann maloney, NOLA.com, "Chicken Avocado Burger recipe for Whole30," 15 Aug. 2017
The Death of a Bachelor 1 ounce Pyrat rum 3/4 ounce Pando Fino sherry½ ounce Jagermeister ½ ounce Velvet Falernum 1 ounce orgeat syrup ½ ounce fresh lime Juice ½ ounce fresh lemon Juice Measure all ingredients into a shaker tin, add ice and shake.

— wesley case, baltimoresun.com, "At Baltimore bars, tiki cocktails get a craft makeover," 3 Aug. 2017
In Spain, when the mercury reaches triple digits, Andalusians cool down with an icy mix of sherry and Sprite.

— maya kroth, Pacific San Diego Magazine, "Sunshine + low-octane spirits = perfect day drinking conditions," 28 July 2017
Alas, the Lobster Bisque ($17) that should have been redolent of the sea, good sherry and heavy cream, tasted merely like starchy lobster gravy, though the sweet lobster claw garnish provided some comfort.

— beth segal, cleveland.com, "Cru Uncorked: Almost very fine dining in Moreland Hills," 14 July 2017
A dash or two of sherry vinegar provides the proper finishing touch, an extra splash of elegance to an already impressive soup.

— daniel neman, The Seattle Times, "Recipes for when you are cooking for 2," 11 July 2017
Dijon vinaigrette Makes 3 cups ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 small shallots, minced 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar Salt, to taste Pepper to taste 1/3 cup olive oil In a blender, combine mustard, shallots, vinegar, salt and pepper.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky lamb meatball sliders recipe | Cuvee Wine Table," 4 July 2017
The Burgoo, a traditional Kentucky stew that can be made with mutton or even squirrel but at Keeneland is made with beef, sticks to the ribs and tickles the taste buds with hints of sherry and red wine.

— andy staples, SI.com, "Where to eat, drink in Lexington, Kentucky," 30 June 2017

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