Which vermouth for martinis

Imbue Bittersweet: Made in Oregon, this artisanal vermouth is off-dry and herbaceous, with a pleasing chamomile-sage aroma. It stands up to robust-flavored gins like Junipero or barrel-aged gins, or the umami punch of a Gibson. Carpano Antica: Rich, complex cocoa, port, and spice notes finish with a bracing bitter edge. You'll want to start with Suntory's Whisky Toki.

This vermouth pours a golden Chardonnay color and, when mixed with gin, blends juniper and pine with orange blossom and floral notes. Ideal for a Martini. Long Island winery Channing Daughters produces a range of limited-run dry vermouths. On the palate, it tastes crisp and exceedingly dry. Featuring white wine, sugar, brandy, and up to 50 botanicals, Contratto has a strong bittersweet flavor profile akin to tonic water. Serve with a citrus-forward gin with dialed-back juniper Japanese, perhaps?

Complete it with a lemon twist. Carpano is aromatic and floral with bright citrus notes. The residual sugar in its bianco-style vermouth makes it a robust match for olive brine in a dirty Martini. Our go-to Martini with this fortified wine is a 2-to-1 ratio, which we then dilute with water, bottle and store in our freezer. Made in the Napa Valley with wine made from locally grown grapes, this dry vermouth has a juicy, mouth-watering acidity that lends itself perfectly to cocktails.

Beyond the bracing acidity, the spirit rounds out with full bodied creaminess, with hints of jasmine, elderflower, baking spices, and a subtle bitter finish on the palate. Use in a Martini with softer gins like Nolet or even in a tequila-based Martini variation. In production since , Cocchi Americano is a fortified wine made with Italian Moscato d'Asti grapes.

Infused with citrus, gentian root and cinchona bark, the vermouth is robust and layered, with a sharp, bitter finish. While Cocchi Americano is delicious in just about any vermouth-based cocktail under the sun hell, you can even drink it on the rocks , it really shines in a Vesper as the substitute for the bygone Kina Lillet. With a flavor as rich as its history, Cinzano is also known as the Vermouth of Turin, where it was created in by two brothers, Giovanni Giacomo and Carlo Stefano Cinzano.

Pair Cinzano Extra Dry with vodka for a minimal, appetite-whetting Martini, or with gin and a fat Castelvetrano olive brine recommended for the ultimate Dirty Martini. This is the quintessential French dry vermouth.

It is dry, crisp and savory all at once. Almost buttery on the palate with notes of wet stone, sage and cedar, this dry vermouth is so delectable that it can be sipped straight. In a Martini, Noilly Prat adds a unique savory depth—especially if you infuse it with burnt onion skins. On the palate, it is herbal and fruity with notes of wormwood, rosemary, jasmine, chamomile tea, apricots and peaches.