¿Qué es Vermouth?
An aromatized, fortified wine flavored with various botanicals, used as an aperitif or in cocktails.
"The secret to a perfect Martini, vermouth's botanical complexity is a bar essential."
¿A qué sabe Vermouth?
Herbal, Aromatic, Bitter (dry) / Sweet, Spiced (sweet)
- Taste
- Bitter, Sweet, Herbal, Spicy, Floral, Winey
- Texture
- Viscous (sweeter types), Light-bodied
- Aroma
- Herbal, Citrus, Spice, Floral, Oxidative
- Acidity
- Medium-High
Technical Metrics
Primary Use
Cocktail Base / Aperitif
Shelf Life (Opened, Refrigerated)
~3-4 weeks
Typical ABV
15-18%
Información Nutricional
Per 1.5 fl oz (44ml)El Secreto del Chef
Always store open vermouth in the refrigerator; it's a wine and will oxidize and spoil if left at room temperature.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Vermouth
El mejor sustituto para Vermouth es Dry Sherry, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Excellent for dry vermouth, offers similar oxidative, nutty, and savory notes in cocktails.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Sherry Mejor | 1:1 | Excellent for dry vermouth, offers similar oxidative, nutty, and savory notes in cocktails. |
| Lillet Blanc | 1:1 | A close fortified wine, great for white vermouth, providing citrus and floral notes. |
| Dry White Wine + Bitters | 1:1 wine + dash bitters | Creates a similar aromatic complexity for dry vermouth in a pinch, but lacks body. |
| Red Wine + Aromatic Bitters | 1:1 wine + dash bitters | For sweet vermouth, provides body and some bitterness, but will lack herbal complexity. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Vermouth
- Choose between dry (extra-dry, white) and sweet (red) vermouth based on your cocktail needs.
- Store in the refrigerator after opening.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Vermouth?
- Gin
- Vodka
- Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey
- Olives
- Citrus
- Herbs
- Hard Cheeses
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Vermouth?
Herbal, Aromatic, Bitter (dry) / Sweet, Spiced (sweet) Herbal, Citrus, Spice, Floral, Oxidative
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Vermouth?
El mejor sustituto es Dry Sherry (1:1). Excellent for dry vermouth, offers similar oxidative, nutty, and savory notes in cocktails.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Vermouth?
Choose between dry (extra-dry, white) and sweet (red) vermouth based on your cocktail needs. Store in the refrigerator after opening.