The Adonis is a sherry and vermouth-based cocktail, with equal parts of both. The cocktail was created at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in NYC in honor of the 1884 musical Adonis after the show reached the milestone of more than 500 shows on Broadway.
Half-fill a mixing jug with ice.
Add all ingredients and stir until well-chilled.
Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a piece of orange peel.