There Are Better Ways to Use Vermouth

"Vermouth is an aromatized and fortified wine, often used on its own as an aperitif in Europe and widely used around the world as a modifier in mixed drinks. Depending on who you ask, there are between two and four styles of vermouth: sweet (red, rosso or rouge), dry, sweet white (blanc or bianco) and rosé."

"At La Marchande, beverage director Amy Racine focuses on low ABV, aperitif-style drinks with a portion of the menu dedicated to vermouth and aromatized wine. And that includes a curated vermouth flight, featuring three two-ounce pours that are served neat with a garnish bowl, bitters bottle, ice bucket and tongs on a silver platter."

"Once you recognize that vermouth is endlessly versatile and can be served neat, on ice or in cocktails (either as a base or a modifier), you can start to really have fun with the flavors. With that experimental spirit in mind, bartenders are emphasizing vermouth on their drink menus."

Vermouth is an aromatized and fortified wine traditionally used as a European aperitif and widely employed as a cocktail modifier globally. Multiple styles exist, including sweet (red/rosso/rouge), dry, sweet white (blanc/bianco), and rosé varieties. Bar professionals like Amy Racine at La Marchande are expanding vermouth's presence on menus through low ABV aperitif-style drinks and curated vermouth flights served neat with ice and garnishes. Recognizing vermouth's versatility beyond classic cocktails enables bartenders and consumers to explore its diverse flavor profiles and applications creatively.

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