5 Cocktails With Sweet Vermouth That’ll Make You Go Yum!

Sweet vermouth is a kind of fortified wine which is an essential ingredient in most of the cocktails. But, most Indian household bars don’t really get how essential vermouth is whether dry or sweet. So, we’re here to change your mind about that. Here’s a list of cocktails with sweet vermouth that’ll make you go yum!

5 Cocktails With Sweet Vermouth

1. Manhattan
2. Chet Baker
3. Boulevardier
4. Rob Roy
5. Hanky Panky

1. Manhattan

There’s no way we’d have a listicle about sweet vermouth cocktails without mentioning the iconic Manhattan. What originated in New York in the 1870’s is now available at every bar even in India. So, why should you be far behind when at home?

Ingredients

• 2 ½ ounces of rye
• 1 ounce of sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Cherry to garnish

How To Make A Manhattan

1. Pour all ingredients into a mixer along with ice.
2. Stir well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
3. Garnish with cherry and serve.

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2. Chet Baker

This is the kind of sweet vermouth cocktail you’ll crave for after a long day at work. This boozy drink is rum-based and can be considered a new version on the Classic Old-Fashioned. Every time you take a sip of this concoction of bold and sweet flavors, you’ll be dying for more.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of aged rum
• 1 bar spoon of honey syrup (3:1 water ratio)
• 1 ounce of sweet vermouth

How To Make A Chet Baker Cocktail

1. Combine all ingredients in a tumbler.
2. Add some ice to it.
3. Stir the drink for 7 times and serve.

Also Read: Tips On How To Serve Wine Properly

3. Boulevardier

The Boulevardier is not only rich and extremely exciting, it’s also a great winter substitute for the refreshing Negroni. It brings together Campari, sweet vermouth, and bourbon. The blend of these 3 ingredients causes some sweet assault on your tastebuds. This cocktail is all of your dreams come true and more.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce of bourbon
• 1 ounce of Campari
• 1 ounce of sweet vermouth
• Orange twist to garnish

How To Make A Boulevardier Cocktail

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass.
2. Fill the glass with some ice.
3. Stir the mixture for around 20 seconds.
4. Strain into chilled glass.
5. Garnish with orange twist and then serve.

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4. Rob Roy

This smoky cocktail has an interesting story. It was first created for the 1894 premier of the operetta Rob Roy by Waldorf Astoria. The story was based on a Scottish hero Rob Roy MacGregor and his story has definitely been immortalized by this flavourful drink.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of blended scotch
• 1 ounce of sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Brandied cherry as garnish

How To Make A Rob Roy Cocktail

1. Add scotch, vermouth, and bitters in mixing glass.
2. Fill ⅓  of the glass with ice.
3. Stir the cocktail then strain into a chilled glass.
4. Garnish with a cherry and serve.

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5. Hanky Panky

The Hanky Panky is just as fun as it sounds and it’s guaranteed to taste like a party in your mouth. The cocktail, invented by bartender Ada Coleman, got its name from stage actor Sir Charles Hawtrey’s response calling the drink “the real hanky-panky”. If it’s good enough for legendary bartenders and actors, it’s good enough for us.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce of gin
• 1 ounce of sweet vermouth
• 1 bar spoon Fernet Branca
• Orange peel as garnish

How To Make A Hanky Panky Cocktail

1. Combine ingredients in a mixing glass.
2. Add some ice to it and stir.
3. Strain into a cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with an orange peel and serve.

Summing Up

Got a bottle of sweet vermouth lying in your home bar? It’s time you make use of it to end your long workday. Try the above mentioned cocktails with sweet vermouth and surprise yourself with the fruity flavors of this fortified wine.

FAQs

What Pairs With Sweet Vermouth?

Cheese, chicken salad, and seafood pairs well with sweet vermouth.

How Do You Drink Sweet Vermouth?

Sweet vermouth can be enjoyed neat with some ice. You can also have it with tonic water. However, this fortified wine tastes exceptionally well in cocktails.

Do People Drink Vermouth Straight?

Yes, people drink vermouth straight with ice. It’s also enjoyed in cocktails like Manhattan, Rob Roy, and Hanky Panky.

Can You Mix Vermouth With Coke?

Yes, vermouth can be mixed with coke to make a delicious cocktail. All you have to do is add it into a cocktail glass with ice, top some coke over it, and garnish with an orange twist.

Is Sweet Vermouth A Mixer?

Sweet vermouth is used as a mixer in various classic cocktails.

Is Vermouth A Strong Alcohol?

Vermouth is said to be a fortified wine and has higher proof compared to other wines. It usually has an ABV of 15-18%.

What Flavor Is Sweet Vermouth?

Sweet vermouth has flavors of caramel, vanilla, chocolate, or other fruits.