 Still thinking about that black maple hill from yesterday. One stat I keep hearing is that national liquor sales are up over 250%. Now that's a lot of drinking. I don't know if my personal drinking has gone up that much, because bartenders drink a lot. Switching it up today and enjoying a coqui americano on the rock with a grapefruit twist. Coqui americano is an aperitif wine, meaning to be drank before dinner. Didn't say how long before dinner. This is a great warm weather drink once the weather's warm, plus you can't screw it up. Pour over ice, add the peel, and you're done. No thought or fancy equipment required. All this brings me to today's topic, which was requested by Adam Tillitson, who is one of my subscribers. Adam asked for something on sweet vermouth low ABV cocktails and the like. Adam, thank you for being a subscriber. It really means a lot. I'm going to save sweet vermouth for another episode, but your request reminded me not only of this tasty afternoon zipper, but of one of my favorite low ABV cocktails, the bamboo, which I haven't had in a while and conveniently have all the ingredients for. Julie Andrews! My bamboo is complete. This drink is pretty simple. Driver-mouth cherry and bitters stirred and strained into a coupe. I'm drinking it in a rocks glass because I made a double. Is it still a low ABV drink if you make two? Ah, cheers. It's very nice. Super dry. Very complex. This is definitely a drink for people who want something not sweet. Depending on who you hang with, there may either be an embrace of or stigma about day drinking. This drink makes a good case that you can drink during the day and still have a functional evening. And I'm not picky about vermouth as long as it isn't bottom shelf, but if you really want to nail this drink you have to use Fino Sherry, which thankfully I already had. Yup, this is a great way to start my weekend. Adam, thanks again for the great request and I'll have more videos on vermouths and such in the coming weeks. If you liked it, hit like, consider subscribing if you haven't already, and if there's something you think I should try, let me know in the comments. Stay safe, follow the advice professionals, and I'll see you next week. Cheers.