Vermouth

Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.

It’s low-effort, low-proof, and built for a meal teeming with side dishes

Sweet, savory, and way too easy to drink.

This classic rye cocktail doesn’t have to try hard. Just add vermouth and a dash of bitters for a deeply satisfying sip.

The world’s easiest sangria recipe skips the basic red wine, brandy, and liqueur and opts instead for sweet vermouth and fresh summer fruit.

The internet lost its damn mind in 2022 when “House of the Dragon” star Emma D’Arcy declared this their favorite drink.

This cheeky chicken recipe crams all of the iconic flavors of a dirty martini—olive brine, vodka, vermouth, and all—into a savory one-pan meal.

This mezcal, blackberry, and ginger ale cocktail is the ideal juicy summer refresher. Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice.

Quickly infusing vodka with earl grey tea bags creates a distinct floral foundation for this fun (and caffeinated) take on a martini.

This Americano recipe is so simple you’ll quickly memorize it. The classic Italian predinner cocktail combines Campari, sweet vermouth, and seltzer or club soda.

Adjust the classic proportions of the gin, vermouth, and Campari in a negroni cocktail recipe for this updated version from London’s Chiltern Firehouse.

Castelvetrano olive brine provides a soft and buttery counterpart to mezcal in this simple twist on the classic cocktail.

This frosty version of the bittersweet Italian cocktail is easy to make ahead for drinks on demand.

Gin or vodka? Stanley Tucci’s martini recipe allows for either, depending on your mood. Just make sure it’s stirred, never shaken.

Aromatic dry vermouth and rich, deep black currant liqueur make an auspicious pair.

This low-ABV sipper made with sherry and sweet vermouth is virtually hangover-proof.

Cognac doesn’t deserve to gather dust in the back of your liquor cabinet. Here it fits seamlessly into a tropical punch with the help of a creamy condensed milk and pineapple syrup.

Juneteenth calls for a celebratory Red Drink. Shyretha Sheats’ savory-sweet hibiscus and vermouth cocktail is a party in and of itself.

This cocktail should be served so cold it hurts, which you should repeat to yourself as you stir. And stir. And stir. 

It’s complex, refreshing, and perfect for fall.

Sake? Beer? Wine? Vermouth? Yup, we drank it all. 

Because you don’t individually stir these ‘tinis for a crowd, water is added to aid in the dilution you’d normally get from ice. You can thank us later.

Rich, creamy coconut milk balances the tart flavors of vinegar and hibiscus in this low-proof cocktail.

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