21 cocktails for Vermouth Day

Vermouth Day is celebrated every year on March 21.

1. Negroni: A classic Italian cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
2. Manhattan: A sophisticated cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
3. Martini: A timeless cocktail made with gin or vodka and dry vermouth.
4. Americano: A refreshing cocktail made with Campari, sweet vermouth, and soda water.
5. Boulevardier: A whiskey-based cocktail made with sweet vermouth, Campari, and orange peel.
6. Vesper: A James Bond classic made with gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc.
7. Rob Roy: A Scotch-based cocktail made with sweet vermouth and bitters.
8. Palermo: A citrusy and refreshing cocktail made with gin, dry vermouth, and grapefruit juice.
9. Blood and Sand: A Scotch-based cocktail made with sweet vermouth, orange juice, and cherry liqueur.
10. Adonis: A sherry-based cocktail made with sweet vermouth and orange bitters.
11. Bijou: A classic gin-based cocktail made with sweet vermouth, green chartreuse, and orange bitters.
12. Vieux Carré: A New Orleans classic cocktail made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and cognac.
13. Hanky Panky: A gin-based cocktail made with sweet vermouth and Fernet-Branca.
14. Rosita: A tequila-based cocktail made with sweet vermouth and Campari.
15. El Presidente: A Cuban classic made with white rum, sweet vermouth, and orange curaçao.
16. Golden Dawn: A gin-based cocktail made with sweet vermouth, orange juice, and grenadine.
17. Tuxedo: A classic gin-based cocktail made with dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and absinthe.
18. Martinez: A classic gin-based cocktail made with sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters.
19. Bamboo: A sherry-based cocktail made with dry vermouth and orange bitters.
20. Hanky Panky 2.0: A modern variation of the classic Hanky Panky, made with gin, sweet vermouth, and coffee liqueur.
21. The Perfect Martini: A classic martini made with equal parts dry and sweet vermouth, gin or vodka, and a twist of lemon.

What is Vermouth?

Vermouth is an aromatized and fortified wine that is flavored with various botanicals and spices, including wormwood, which gives the drink its name (vermouth is derived from the German word for wormwood, “wermut”). Vermouth is typically sweet or dry and is used as an ingredient in cocktails such as the Martini, Negroni, and Manhattan.

Vermouth originated in the late 18th century in Turin, Italy, where it was created as a medicinal tonic. Over time, it became a popular aperitif and ingredient in cocktails, and it is now produced in various regions around the world, including Italy, France, Spain, and the United States. The production process typically involves blending a base wine with botanicals and then fortifying it with brandy or other spirits to increase its alcohol content and shelf life.