I use a lot of sherry in low-alcohol drinks. And yes, I do have two recipes for alternatives to the classic rum-filled piña colada. (Here's the nonalcoholic version.) Sherry coladas have a special magic, including some of the fruity, nutty elements of rum while keeping the alcohol proof low. This 5% ABV drink is incredibly tasty and still has wonderful complex flavors that keep it from being candy. Isn’t that the goal for no- and low-alcohol cocktails?

　　To make the salt tincture, simply combine four parts water to one part salt in a resealable jar and shake until the salt dissolves. Transfer the tincture to a dasher or eye dropper bottle to use.

Ingredients

　　2 oz. oloroso sherry

　　1½ oz. fresh pineapple juice

　　1½ oz. cream of coconut, such as Coco Lopez

　　½ oz. fresh lime juice

　　6 drops salt tincture (see note at top)

　　Pineapple slice, cherry, and frond for garnish

Step 1

Step 2

　　Recipes excerpted with permission. Mindful Mixology: A Comprehensive Guide to No-and Low-Alcohol Cocktails with 60 Recipes by Derek Brown, Rizzoli New York, 2022. Buy the full book from Amazon or Bookshop.