Improved Vermouth Cocktail

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Photographed in an Urban Bar Nick & Nora 1910 17cl

Ingredients:
2 oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1⁄4 oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
1⁄4 oz Amaro (e.g. Averna)
1⁄4 oz Amaro (e.g. Braulio)
4 drop Chocolate bitters
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 5/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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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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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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Nutrition:

One serving of Improved Vermouth Cocktail contains 150 calories

Alcohol content:

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

Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
14th July 2024 at 14:15
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!
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
16th May 2024 at 12:26
Also good ‘reversed into a Manhattan’ by adding a nice splash of rye ;)
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
13th March 2024 at 11:24
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.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
28th March 2024 at 12:20
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.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
11th February 2024 at 05:03
What would be a good substitute for braulio? Abano, nonino?
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Deyan Kavrakov’s Avatar Deyan Kavrakov
29th February 2024 at 08:34
I would recommend the remarkable Montenegro Amaro - 10 ml. It elevates the experience; also it is great on the rocks.
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Rick West’s Avatar Rick West
10th February 2024 at 04:32
I love all these ingredients, but in my opinion the parts are better than the sum.
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Alan Brown’s Avatar Alan Brown
9th February 2024 at 17:15
Absolutely delicious combination of flavours. A new favourite, thank you.
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