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Improved Vermouth Cocktail

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (41)
Improved Vermouth Cocktail image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1⁄4 fl oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
1⁄4 fl oz Amaro (e.g. Averna)
1⁄4 fl oz Amaro (e.g. Braulio)
4 drop Chocolate bitters

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Nick & Nora 1910 17cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Improved Vermouth Cocktail contains 150 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 0.9 standard drinks
  • 15.59% alc./vol. (31.17° proof)
  • 12.9 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Inspired by a modern-day interpretation of the classic Vermouth Cocktail by two of our favourite bartenders/brand ambassadors, Leonardo Leuci (founder and brand ambassador for Del Professore vermouth) and Giorgio Bargiani (assistant director of mixology at The Connaught Bar and global advocate for 1757 Vermouth Di Torino).

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Review

An alluringly complex blend of bittersweet, herbal and fruity components that results in a cocktail greater than its parts.

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Comments & Discussion

G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Using what I had (Cocchi Storico, Grand Marnier, Montenegro, Cynar, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters) this drink turned out fantastic and way too moreish. Overall, it's a lovely showcase for the Cocchi, with a superb pop of orange, and somehow not overly bitter. Went down way too quick. And I second the comment about its raisiny character with the Cocchi. Quite enjoyable.
score: 0
Max Bul
Replaced Braulio amaro liqueur with Grentile mazzetti - very tasty, 5+.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Mixing it up with the vermouths now, Cocchi storico made this very luscious and dessert-like. Reminiscent of a Muscat with raisin and honeyed qualities. Delicious!
score: 2
John CARR Premium Member
Also good ‘reversed into a Manhattan’ by adding a nice splash of rye ;)
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Added 7.5 ml gin which opened up the flavour and took out some of the sweetness. In the absence of choc bitters used 2 dashes bokers and one orange.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Still playing with this one… now with chocolate bitters to hand... chocolate only allows the amari to shine, adding small amounts of bokers and orange bitters adds depth and more late night feel, to suit the mood.
score: 2
John CARR Premium Member
What would be a good substitute for braulio? Abano, nonino?
score: 3
Deyan Kavrakov
I would recommend the remarkable Montenegro Amaro - 10 ml. It elevates the experience; also it is great on the rocks.
score: 4
John CARR Premium Member
Thanks! I was in the local store and they fortuitously had braulio, but Montenegro is definitely on my to-try list.
score: 1
Rick West
I love all these ingredients, but in my opinion the parts are better than the sum.
score: 0
Alan Brown Premium Member
Absolutely delicious combination of flavours. A new favourite, thank you.
score: 3

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$0.67 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 50 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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