Vermouth Cocktail Recipes

Elegant, aromatic, and versatile, vermouth offers a refined base that transforms simple blends into memorable creations. Its complex herbal profile makes it equally suitable for light aperitifs and bold, layered drinks. As part of the fortified wine family, it balances sweetness, bitterness, and botanicals with finesse. Enthusiasts appreciate its ability to pair effortlessly with both strong spirits and delicate mixers. This section showcases the diversity and sophistication that vermouth brings to the cocktail world.

Absolute Favourites

Manhattan

A classic and sophisticated cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters.

Dry Martini

A timeless and elegant cocktail featuring gin and dry vermouth, stirred to perfection and served ice-cold.

Martini

The undisputed king of cocktails, a crisp, aromatic, and spirit-forward blend of gin and dry vermouth.

Clover Club

A classic gin sour, distinguished by raspberry syrup and a silky foam from egg white, creating a visually stunning and deliciously balanced drink.

All-Time Classics

Filthy Martini

A bold and savory twist on the classic Dirty Martini, featuring a generous amount of high-quality olive brine for an intensely briny flavor.

Lychee Martini

A sweet, fragrant, and exotic vodka cocktail that beautifully captures the delicate floral and fruity flavor of lychee.

Rob Roy

A classic cocktail made with Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters, often called a Scotch Manhattan.

Blood and Sand

A classic Scotch cocktail featuring a unique combination of sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice for a balanced, fruity, and smoky flavor.

Timeless Icons

Remember the Maine

A rich and complex rye whiskey cocktail with notes of sweet vermouth, cherry, and a hint of anise from absinthe.

Little Italy

A sophisticated, bittersweet Manhattan variation featuring rye whiskey and the Italian artichoke liqueur, Cynar.

Hinoki Martini

An elegant, aromatic, and savory take on the classic Martini, inspired by the fragrant Japanese Hinoki cypress.

Red Hook

A sophisticated, spirit-forward rye whiskey cocktail with the bittersweet complexity of Punt e Mes and a touch of Maraschino liqueur.

Legendary Picks

Mezcal Martinez

A smoky and complex variation of the classic Martinez cocktail, substituting gin with artisanal mezcal.

Martinez

The Martinez is a classic, spirit-forward cocktail often cited as the direct precursor to the modern Dry Martini, balancing the sweetness of Old Tom gin and vermouth with herbal complexity.

Hanky Panky

A sophisticated gin cocktail with sweet vermouth and a bold, bitter dash of Fernet-Branca.

Perfect Martini

A balanced and sophisticated take on the classic Martini, featuring equal parts sweet and dry vermouth for a complex, semi-sweet flavor profile.

Most Loved

Gibson

A classic gin cocktail that is essentially a Martini garnished with a pickled cocktail onion.

50/50 Martini

A balanced and aromatic version of the classic Martini featuring equal parts gin and dry vermouth.

Greenpoint

A sophisticated rye whiskey cocktail with herbal notes from Chartreuse and the richness of sweet vermouth.

Coffee Negroni

A robust and aromatic twist on the classic Negroni, featuring the rich, deep flavors of coffee for a perfect bittersweet experience.

Crowd Pleasers

Kingston Negroni

A bold, funky, and bittersweet variation on the classic Negroni, using Jamaican rum in place of gin.

La Louisiane

A complex and herbaceous rye whiskey cocktail from New Orleans, balanced with sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and a whisper of absinthe.

El Presidente

A sophisticated and aromatic Cuban rum cocktail, balancing the sweetness of vermouth with the warmth of rum and a hint of citrus.

Sherry Negroni

A sophisticated and nutty twist on the classic Negroni, replacing gin with sherry for a lower-ABV, complex aperitivo.

Universal Hits

El Capitán Cocktail

A sophisticated Peruvian cocktail that masterfully blends the grape-based spirit pisco with sweet vermouth and a dash of bitters.

Balmoral Cocktail

A sophisticated and balanced Scotch-based cocktail that marries the smoky notes of whisky with the herbal complexity of two vermouths.

Kangaroo Cocktail

A crisp, clean, and spirit-forward classic made with vodka and dry vermouth, representing the original form of the now-famous Vodka Martini.

The Slope

A sophisticated and spirit-forward rye whiskey cocktail balanced with sweet apricot and herbal vermouth.