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22 Jun

Vermouth… the new “it” cocktail for summer!

6/22/2017 12:25:10 PM By Kim Renta Post Comments

In the quest to stay one step ahead of the latest wine and spirit trend, one drink leaps to the

front of the pack in the summer of 2017 — vermouth. Yes, vermouth.

Before you start pulling together the ingredients to make a classic Manhattan, or Negroni or

even a Martini…stop! The vermouth cocktails being sipped at the the most VIP events this

summer are decidedly less complex, and so light and easy-to-make you’ll wonder why you

haven’t tried them sooner.

But first, a little background on Vermouth…

Vermouth is actually a fortified, aromatized wine. In a nutshell, it’s wine that’s been spiked with

brandy, infused with herbs and spices and then sweetened. Of the two main vermouth varieties:

sweet (or red) vermouth, originated from Italy; and dry (white) vermouth hails from France.

Interesting note: dry vermouth’s most notable ingredient is wormwood, a key component of

absinthe.

Although it lasts much longer than opened wine, once you pop open vermouth it is intended to

be consumed within a couple of months. We recommend storing in the refrigerator to really

lengthen the life and retain the best flavor.

Of course, you can always cook with it if you can’t drink it all. Try grilling fresh peaches soaked

in sweet vermouth for a decadent dessert (topped with ice cream, of course) or toss a small

shot of vermouth into a crock of homemade French onion soup!

A flavor for everyone!

One of the best things about today’s new vermouth craze are the amount of different flavors you

can choose from. On one day you can enjoy Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, with its

unmistakable notes of vanilla, and on the next you can savor the warm, soothing perfume of

balsam and mint found in Del Professore Vermouth Rosso. There are vermouths with infusions

of orange peel, like Amara Rosso di Sicilia and Cinzano Vermouth Rosso, with sweet, fragrant

flavors of citrus and berries.

Vermouth & Soda — refreshing, simple to make, low in alcohol!

Europeans have been sipping this delightful mix for years, and now it’s finally made its way

across the pond to refresh a whole new population of cocktail lovers. And the best part? It’s

relatively low in alcohol and is fool-proof to make.

Ready for the recipe?

Add ice to a tall glass. Stir together 1 1/2 ounces of your favorite vermouth and 4 ounces of club

soda. Add a lemon wedge on top.

That’s it. Talk about simple! Of course, you can switch things up by swapping in tonic water to

replace the club soda.

Visit your local Wine Country or Wine & Whiskey Country store to pick up a few of your favorite

vermouth flavors and start concocting a vermouth cocktail that’s uniquely yours. Cheers!

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