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

Martini

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

Dry Martini

Dry Martini

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

Manhattan

Manhattan

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

Clover Club

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

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

Rob Roy

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

Martinez

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.

Blood and Sand

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

Lychee Martini

Lychee Martini

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

Perfect Martini

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.

Gibson

Gibson

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

Remember the Maine

Remember the Maine

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

Legendary Picks

Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky

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

Red Hook

Red Hook

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

Greenpoint

Greenpoint

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

50/50 Martini

50/50 Martini

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

Most Loved

Coffee Negroni

Coffee Negroni

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

Mezcal Martinez

Mezcal Martinez

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

Hinoki Martini

Hinoki Martini

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

Little Italy

Little Italy

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

Crowd Pleasers

Perfect Rob Roy

Perfect Rob Roy

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

Sherry Negroni

Sherry Negroni

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

Bobby Burns

Bobby Burns

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

Vodka Gibson

Vodka Gibson

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

Universal Hits

La Louisiane

La Louisiane

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

Kingston Negroni

Kingston Negroni

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

Holland House Cocktail

Holland House Cocktail

A crisp, aromatic pre-Prohibition cocktail featuring genever or gin, balanced with dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lemon juice.

Kangaroo Cocktail

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.