A very nice, refreshing cocktail on ice - great for warmer weather - and the lower ABV is great as well. I think this could be drawn out into a smallish and low ABV club soda spritz as well. The bitters are key - they really help transform the more dense and complex flavors of the vermouth into a lighter and brighter drink.

Having tried both this recipe and the slightly different one on the PUNCH site, I have to say I enjoyed both. The thing tying them together and defining this, clearly, is the bitters. Just when you thought you've run through all the vermouth drinks, hmmm....

A simple glass of vermouth rosso makes an excellent aperitivo. This cocktail is a way to improve that drink. Using good quality vermouth is key.

Very enjoyable aperativo. Not overly bitter at all

Forget Addington (who was, in any case, probably the most forgettable prime mininster we have ever had). This is something else! As Katie says, it tastes much boozier than it really is - very satisfying. I love it.

I loved this. It's low ABV but doesn't taste like it, since the Carpano Antica vermouth is so beefy (that's probably not the right word). Lots of bitters is key.

Loved this. The perfect apertif, especially for Vermouth lovers.