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

Martini

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

Dry Martini

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

Manhattan

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

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.

Rob Roy

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

Lychee Martini

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

Greenpoint

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

Timeless Icons

Coffee Negroni

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

Hanky Panky

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

Gibson

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

Mezcal Martinez

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

Legendary Picks

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.

Hinoki Martini

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

Little Italy

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

50/50 Martini

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

Most Loved

Red Hook

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

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.

Remember the Maine

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

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.

Crowd Pleasers

Bobby Burns

A rich and sophisticated Scotch-based cocktail with sweet vermouth and a honeyed, herbal kiss of Bénédictine liqueur.

Sherry Negroni

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

Kingston Negroni

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

Perfect Rob Roy

A balanced and sophisticated Scotch whisky cocktail made with equal parts sweet and dry vermouth for a semi-dry, complex flavor.

Universal Hits

Vodka Gibson

A clean, crisp, and savory variation of the classic Martini, made with vodka and garnished with a cocktail onion.

Maximilian Affair

A sophisticated and smoky cocktail that masterfully balances the earthiness of mezcal with floral elderflower and bittersweet vermouth.

Newark

A sophisticated and robust variation of the Brooklyn cocktail, featuring apple brandy, sweet vermouth, Fernet-Branca, and maraschino liqueur.

El Capitán Cocktail

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