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.

Rob Roy

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

All-Time Classics

Lychee Martini

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

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.

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.

Hanky Panky

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

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.

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.

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.

Legendary Picks

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.

Gibson

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

Most Loved

Little Italy

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

Kingston Negroni

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

Sherry Negroni

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

Holland House Cocktail

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