5 Excellent sweet vermouth cocktails that aren't a manhattan!

[@AndersErickson]

Do you have a bottle of vermouth hanging out in your fridge?

[@samnadler6646]

Anders, love the studio. I emailed you!

[@majortripps]

A bottle of sweet vermouth and dry vermouth and now I have some new uses for the sweet. Thanks!

[@sophiapatrick3712]

Yes. And not just one. You are my enabler

[@sophiapatrick3712]

Glad you call out drinking sweet Vermouth neat. I recall Bert Cooper's patrician sister in Mad Men ordering a sweet Vermouth with her lunch. Fabulous

[@giladeis7526]

smokey Manhattans for years to come....

[@mr.smoker4147]

Welcome back Anders, it's friends!

[@Azdingue]

👌🏼

[@emilcasas2707]

Haha nice!!!

[@maurice9625]

😂😂

[@jeremiahmason5484]

I've been watching you for I'd say about over 2 years now, and I'm just now turning 21 in like 10 hours. So I'm well prepared to start my own home bar when I get the fundage. Thank you for inspiring me and everyone else and keep being you!

[@AndersErickson]

Happy birthday, Jeremiah!! 🍾 Thanks for being here for so long!

[@d_budd7]

Happy birthday! Might be time to revisit his “Build-a-bar” videos :)

[@charliephillips51]

Happy Birthday!

[@BobbyHosmer]

Happy birthday! Got a Venmo? Willing to support the first cocktail!

[@manuele.itriagom.728]

Happy birthday and it's sad that over there you can go to war at 18 but not have a drink, but hey, you made it! Enjoy it!!! :)

[@danielgalil5020]

I am so glad you included vermouth and soda at the end of it. I'm more of a vermouth on the rocks with an olive garnish myself(also as the drink it in spain), but it's the same point. I think that one of the biggest tragedies in mixology is that people think vermoth is just for mixing. It is a beautiful drink that tastes like an herbaceous cola. Much love.

[@mi98joni]

Daniel. Totally agree. Going to San Sebastián in a week to enjoy the vermouth.

[@alfredanheier4779]

When my sister and her husband visited me here in the US and ventured out on their own, she ordered a martini and was surprised "how strong it was", when she expected straight vermouth, rosso martini being a popular brand in Germany. Laughed about that one for a while.

[@chelsearyan91]

This is my favorite way to use vermouth. Soooo good

[@CraigFalls1]

In San Sebastian I noticed a lot of times they would add a little dash of gin. The vermouths themselves (e.g. Yzaguirre) were a little lighter and smoother than, say, martini rosso. Usually garnished with a slice of orange or lemon or an olive or all three. At a fancier place they would mist it with something. I asked what the mist was and one place said something like 3 parts vermouth, 2 parts gin, 1 part orange bitters. Another place was adding a dash from a premixed bottle of campari/gin/angostura. Regardless of the exact details, they just call this concoction "vermut" or "vermut preparado", not really thinking of it as a cocktail. It's similar to ordering a Coke and getting it on ice with a lemon wedge -- it's still just a Coke. Here is another typical description, unfortunately in Spanish: www.conpan.es/content/view/391/36-vermut-preparado

[@aitoriri1]

@@CraigFalls1 I work in a bar in Bilbao and is very tipical for each bar to have their own way of preparing the vermut. As you said it can have gin, campari and angostura but some places will add a bit of orange juice and play with the garnishes to, like a orange slice or an olive or both.

[@johnfavaro8008]

My family from Argentina will typically mix sweet vermouth with 7-Up to have with cheese, salami, olives, and peanuts

[@Soundpolitic]

One of my favorite ways to use up vermouth is another two-birds-one-stone recipe. The Diplomat calls for two ounces of dry vermouth, one ounce of sweet vermouth, a couple dashes of orange bitters, and a teaspoon of maraschino liqueur to be built on the rocks and served with a lemon twist.

[@shoegaze_slvt]

this is my go-to if i have vermouth that needs using up, though i do go for an orange twist rather than lemon

[@mmeiselph7234]

Gonna have to try that.

[@Eagle-eye-pie]

Every one of these ingredients is something I either need to use up or have in stock but don’t use much. A whole flock with one stone.

[@bobbobell7095]

Boulevardier served straight up is one of my favorites. I enjoy it mostly at home, since most bartenders seem to screw up the proportions of this simple to make drink

[@mmeiselph7234]

A fave of mine as well. I got one a couple weeks ago that was built decently, but their ice instantly melted (needed a huge rock).

[@justinbeynon7980]

The La Louisiane is essentially a deeper more robust version of the Boulevardier but sub out the Campari with Benedictine and add bitters and absinthe.

[@russell7926]

@@justinbeynon7980 Boulevardier is better with Bourbon though, because the Campari and putting Campari + Rye together would make for a very dry cocktail. Benedictine is much sweet so goes well with the Rye .

[@tobebrockner]

The Vieux Carré is by far my favorite cocktail using sweet vermouth. And picked up the recipe here on this channel…thanks Anders!

[@joshmckinney3254]

I really appreciate these videos of cocktails made with [some ingredient]. It makes it so much easier for us amateurs to grab that one ingredient and try it in a variety of ways with stuff we probably already have. I had never thought about simply mixing sweet vermouth and soda water. I saw this video, thought to myself "Oh, that sounds interesting!", immediately ran down stairs and made one, then ran back up just to leave this comment. **sip** This is seriously good! It's a has a lot of what I like about my favorite afternoon sipper (Fernet con Coca), but is MUCH more mild. It's certainly an instant top 5 for me.

[@AndersErickson]

Love this. Cheers Josh!

[@tomasgold8010]

Vermouth and soda is such a classic here in Argentina. We also love it with tonic. Glad to see it recognized by you.

[@alexfrye791]

Thanks for another great video. I've bartended for awhile and I'm always thrilled to watch your videos. Bartenders lacking the inflated ego with a friendly disposition are the king of the game.

[@pythoscheetah2553]

My favorite sweet vermouth cocktail is a Blood and Sand: equal parts scotch, sweet vermouth, Cherry Heering and orange juice. Sounds like a weird mix of ingredients, but they really work together

[@medicus5565]

Okay, Anders...you were right! My favorite cocktails (in order) are the Negroni, Boulevardier, and a Manhattan. I tried your La Louisiane recipe to the letter, and it has now taken 3rd place (replacing the Manhattan) for me. Incredible flavors in each sip. Thanks for being the #1 resource for cocktails!!!

[@no1knowsimaninja66]

Please do the same with dry vermouth! I buy the small bottles and it still sits in my fridge for way too long

[@tothefinlandstation]

I'm drinking an old pal right now, just to use up the dry vermouth.

[@NoteConference]

That Bijou Rocks! Our signature drink for New Years Eve! Cheers!

[@egeegee7146]

Recently in Barcelona and at the most Amazing Tapas bar and had their house Vermouth and I am hooked. So this selection is my bag!!

[@vintagetinrandykehler4824]

I like sweet vermouth & soda as well, but I add a little lemon juice and orange bitters.. yum!

[@porkbbq]

As always my friend another great video! Family is all coming over for the holiday and these cocktails will definitely on the menu. Thanks so much for all of the fantastic cocktails!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers Michael!

[@Richard-ot5ss]

Queens Park Hotel Super Cocktail is absolute perfection. It is the perfect tasting cocktail

[@blakechambers4943]

I always make a point to LIKE your videos as soon as they start. Partly because I love your intros, but also because I know I’m going to love the rest. CHEERS!

[@waaluigi7954]

Finaly someone sharing the beauty of a simple vermouth and soda, im from italy here you can't even find a small bottle of vermouth, just 1 liter ones, so vermouth and soda is the way to go, since it was invented

[@franciscomoreno1194]

Vermut y Soda! A classic here in Argentina, my favorite aperitif!

[@mookchook]

My favourite way to use up my vermouth is a simple americano. I always have Campari around so its an easy cocktail to put together. Pretty sessionable too!

[@Claire07Gojova]

i am glad that the last coctail was very simple. please make more of these 2 ingredient coctails. you know you get home after long day and need some easiest coctail ever. 2 ingredience and thats it. please make video on some 2 minute coctails. love u

[@MsNirnir]

One of my fav vermouth cocktails is blood and sand. you should all try It . very simple to make. All equal parts. one blend scotch, one sweet vermouth, one cherry heering, one blood orange (freshly squeezed of course) shake with ice, strain and enjoy. Love it on a cool evening in my yard

[@nicholasstephens1349]

Dude your channel is such a huge benefit to me. I’ve seen so many of your videos, and you make them so easy to consume! Just like your cocktails!

[@ostapkaminskyy9994]

La Louisiene has become one of my favorite sweet vermouth drinks after I’ve seen your video about it. Thanks Andres, love your channel!

[@David-mg8zu]

Great video Anders, I loved these, especially the bijou. One of my favourite sweet vermouth cocktails is the star cocktail, I make it like this: 1.5 oz Apple brandy 1.5 oz vermouth 2 dashes Angustura Garnish with absinthe spray and lemon twist (the absinthe is my idea, but it works well) Enjoy your weekend bro , cheers

[@AndersErickson]

This looks great David! Will definitely be trying it this fall. Thanks for the recipe! Cheers to you!

[@adrianbrown3467]

My local whiskey bar has a cocktail called the Kentucky orange flower! It is now my favorite drink to make at home. Bourbon, vermouth, Elderflower, orange bitters, angostura bitters, orange peel, in Rocks glass.

[@SB-qr1ki]

I appreciate that the RUM sign remains in the background. I like that sign (and I like rum!).

[@emmanuelbatista2289]

Vermouth and soda its a classic in Argentina, we put a lemon wheel inside, its great with a Carpano!, Cheers!

[@mattstevens7344]

This La Louisianne is amazing! Thank you! (And I’m a huge manhattan fan!)

[@steveharreld]

These are all so good! I also love a Hanky Panky when I’m using sweet vermouth

[@Sparksnorthern]

Man, cocchi and soda is truly fantastic. Anders, you're the man!

[@danielcesar664]

thank you my friend i made the bijou because its what i had and i didnt know it was a real cocktail lol i also made the simple soda one just to try it really good video

[@bludog4657]

Just wanted to say, GREAT Channel! Thanks for doing this, loving the history and the way you instruct...Amazing! Love from Albuquerque

[@Helen-qb4gv]

Vermouth delicious, in a cocktail, over a block of ice, straight up. Lovely. Del professore is my fav. Dolin and 78 deg are awesome too.

[@rafaelchavarria9647]

as usual, the timing of the video is spot on...I have been thinking about my sweet vermouth bottle...thank you!!!!!

[@OldFashionedWays]

thanks for the ideas for cocktails using vermouth. lots of interesting tasting drinks. thanks and cheers

[@freddobbs2011]

Guilty of being in the Manhattan rut. Played with it a lot (adding a bit of dry vermouth or a couple kinds of bitters). Then I learned about the Black Manhattan (maybe on this channel) and I never looked back. Then I got all the makings for a proper Singapore Sling and ended up with a bottle of Cherry Heering. Stumbled on something called a "Cherry Old Fashioned" which is essentially a Manhattan with the Heering replacing the Vermouth. So... I definitely need some other uses for the Sweet Vermouth. Some of these sound amazing and I will try them. And as another commenter pointed out,, on the rocks with a twist is a great aperitif. Ubiquitous in South America--often sipped sitting outdoors under a Cinzano umbrella. Thanks for these among many great recipes on this channel.

[@bennylava70]

Not bring a big Vermouth drinker, I stumbled on the Martinez this summer - and it opened my eyes! I'm going to try the others for sure.

[@DH62M]

I've been using Sweet Vermouth for Negronis only. This was great for expanding my repertoire.

[@JohnMHC]

Finished watching this video with lunch and immediately went to the kitchen to make myself a Vermouth & Soda and you're right, it's a delight!

[@sarcasticusername]

I have been thinking of the sweet vermouth in my fridge thank u anders

[@trdsf]

I'm definitely a manhattan man, but lately the Jean Harlow (1.5 oz light rum, 1.5 oz sweet vermouth, lemon twist, optional dash of orange bitters) has been on deck. Couldn't be easier, and it's one of those drinks that's so tasty you can't figure out how it went out of style.

[@mhudson1738]

Excellent video! Excited to learn about vermouth and soda!

[@calebspurlock8114]

you should make a video on how to make different kinds of garnishes..

[@julianzhao752]

Oh it's me again! Thank you so much Anders! I have just the sweet vermouth dilemma where it is indispensable in several cocktails but it can sit in the fridge in the rest of time. Same situation with dry vermouth! Please a dry vermouth version of this video!

[@psavelli65]

I am going to make all these but that last one really intrigues me. And thanks to you, we have kept our vermouth in the fridge - just did a Dry Vermouth drink (Rome With A View) and it was great. We like vermouth over here! I need to get some sherry, but the Adonis sounds really fantastic! Thanks for making this video!

[@gungfuriceboy]

Great 'Additions'...Anders! Really Enjoyed! Your Canadian Bartender!.....

[@devrogalyon3220]

I’ve been sitting on an unopened bottle of Sweet Vermouth for the exact reasons you spelled out. So happy to have a few more cocktails to use it in.

[@joshuaweiss1249]

A really good one I found is the duchess which I 1 par dry vermouth 1 part sweet verm 1 part absinthe and 1 dash orange bitters.

[@stevenmcelroy1551]

I am certainly going down this road. Thanks for more great drinks. 🍸

[@jj22ftw]

i actually do have a bottle of sweet vermouth that has been in there for a couple months so this should be the perfect video kinda funny how that works out

[@gregcoleman6670]

I'm liking already, and I'm not even past the intro. Take me to the bar Anders!

[@paulc1173]

YES!! Been searching for SOMETHING my palette would find enjoyable w/ Green Chartreuse. (Bijou)

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

Cocktails I can ask in a bar... how delightful. Thanks.

[@BarmanStout]

Your videos are an absolute delight. Can't wait to try making all of these. Cheers!

[@karolsarosiek9467]

Perfect Video as autumn approaches and thus for me the sweet vermouth periode of the year.

[@bklynhelen3865]

I made the Queen’s Park Hotel Super Cocktail “QPHSC” . It’s now my new favorite cocktail. Thank you Anders!

[@AndersErickson]

Happy you liked it! Such a good one. Cheers!

[@johnmilligan1929]

Tried the la Louisiana , you are right, very nice

[@jorgericardez9956]

You’re a beast Anders lot respect for you , the master of cocktails you’re the man

[@cma9841]

Vermouth and soda is my go to summer drink! My favorite way to use up a bottle. Cheers!

[@lindaferencz2741]

I just really enjoy all your videos. I learned a lot from you. I was just thinking to learn more about sweet vermouth cocktails. And all your cocktails what you just show us it looks like very good. I can't wait to try them. All the best ad please just make more and more videos. Thank you 😊 😊 😊

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers to you Linda! Thank you!

[@finhoward7379]

Had a bottle kicking around at a party a few days ago, may be a slight bastardisation, but decided to mix it with lemonade - surprisingly nice, would recommend…

[@911mj32]

I usually get the mini bottle of Martini & Rossi when I buy my vermouth. But just the other day I was feeling adventurous and let the guy at the liquor store talk me into a 750ml bottle of Dolin Rouge. Anders coming up clutch once again. Keep up the great work!

[@AndersErickson]

Now you'll get the most out of that bottle! Cheers!

[@brentaaron1312]

I updated my La Louisiana recipe to this one. It’s great.

[@helgikristinsson9967]

the Rob Roy :) i am a neat whisky guy, but every now and then i enjoy a good whisky forward cocktail.

[@leoespinosa6665]

Sweet vermouth and soda brings good memories of living in Spain twenty-something years ago. Thanks for your cocktail recipes, Anders. You're a master of your art, sir.

[@johnathoncantu5678]

You and the educated barfly are my favorite KZbin bartenders to watch!!!! Love your videos.

[@LedaSBotelho]

I don't know if I said this before but I'm an amateur with cocktails and mixed drinks etc. I can say because of you I'm able to try new beverages and find what I like. Thanks Anders for being my icon. 😉🥰🥰🥰

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers Leda! Happy the videos are helping you explore new drinks! 🥂

[@fnherzog]

Great cocktails, will certainly try them. Another drink I like to make is a combination of a Negroni and Campari Tonic. 1 part Campari, 1 part sweet vermouth, 3 parts Tonic. A great low-alcohol summer drink. Or use 1:1:1 ratio like the Negroni, that also works really well, I think.

[@drew9626]

My ears perked up when I realized I had all the ingredients for a Queen’s Park Hotel Super Cocktail. Wasn’t sure about that flavor combination, but- damn. This is a new favorite. Thank you.

[@TreeCutterDoug]

Fantastic run through. Will definitely be coming back to reference this one.

[@bradhart2]

i like finishing off the vermouth both sweet and dry with just cold flavored seltzer. in fact, right now I am sipping on a roughly 50/50 sweet vermouth and grape waterloo, both cold out of the fridge.

[@frederickheard2022]

I’m a big fan of the Americano cocktail in a Collin’s glass with a wedge of lime.

[@mattstyles9714]

Rye Manhattan is my go to! Though I look forward to trying some of your recipes here. If you have not tried it, I HIGHLY recommend a Wild Turkey 101 Rye Manhattan. Don't let the low price fool you...it makes an excellent cocktail. Great content as always, Anders!

[@luisrivas1891]

Oh wow Anders! I think you've been spying on our house!! lol You rock! Just yesterday I was searching for Spanish ways to use vermouth, or other cocktails. I have a bottle of Cinzano that's been thru the ringer with Manhattans & Negronis. Yesterday I tried the Marianito...similar to a Negroni, more on the vermouth side, and with bitters. Delish!

[@gnothisauton2116]

Great idea for an episode! Thanks!

[@MiikaKontio]

Indeed i do! Its been in the fridge for some time(months propably). Thanks lots Anders! You have become my favorite cocktail youtube channel and person

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much!

[@fredericsirois6880]

To use my sweet vermouth when I was out of rye, I tried with brandy, vermouth and cointreau. Mix and express orange oil. Loved it

[@kerryh8er04]

I forgot I had everything to make a La Louisiane. Your recipe, amazing. Thanks for reminding me that this was on my to make list.

[@Hustledetector28]

Extremely useful video. I always have trouble using all my sweet vermouth before it needs to be replaced. I like the usuals, manhattan, negronis, boulevardier, etc, but I mix things up quite a bit, and the kind I like isn't available in half-bottles. I immediately tried the Queen's Park Hotel Super Cocktail...it was a hit!! Now I''v finally gotten around to trying the simple sweet vermouth and soda...another hit! One of those "this is so simple, how haven't I done this before?" hits! Thanks for the heads up, Anders!

[@mmontgomeryy]

Made a vermouth and soda immediately after watching this… That’s a new favourite. Added a slice of blood orange and absolutely like a rich cola.

[@drsrwise]

The La Louisiane entered my regular rotation the first time I made it. Love it.

[@edwardguy6048]

I’m always impressed with Anders’ knowledge on cocktails and the different spirits!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers to you Edward!

[@edwardguy6048]

Salute Anders!!!

[@vinzdahprinz152]

a great help for additional knowledge in Bar, Thank You Sir!!!

[@Pre4ch3r]

Do you ever do any meetups? I live in Peoria, and would be so interested in a class that you teach. No matter the answer, thank you so much for your videos. You have helped me up my game. Even if it's just for my wife and me.

[@OrenNoah]

My current favorite sweet vermouth drink is the "Tiki Manhattan," which I learned from Sebastian the bartender at the South Shore Tiki Lounge in Kihei, Maui. 2 ounces of Plantation OFTD, 1 ounce of Carpano Antica and 2 dashes of Elemakule Tiki Bitters, stirred with ice and strained into a chilled cocktail glass and garnished with a Luxardo cherry and expressed orange peel. Powerful, rich and so delicious!

[@majingazetto4146]

Nice video. Thanks for the suggestions. I‘d add the Blood and Sand, even though it’s a little more work, I love it. It mite not look that pretty, but flavor wise I find it most exciting.

[@zachhats]

Anders I'm pretty sure I have that same exact shirt on, how funny Love your guys' channel, thanks for all the vermouth ideas!

[@earlhassel2400]

So easy to look at my friend.

[@ridingdreamer]

I love cocktails and always try to make it myself. I have a small cocktail bar / tools / ingredients setup at home. Recently found your channel and subscribed. Really love the videos and content, helping me very much with lots of enjoyment! My biggest thing is vermouths. I find it always a bit forward to my taste (even if I am very particular about measures). I always bought the normal grocery store one and planning to change to a better brand like yours. Any other suggestions to make it a bit toned down? Thanks again for the videos!

[@christophercross2279]

A place here in Minneapolis serves a drink they call "Tonight, we take Manhattan", which I immediately loved. I went home a figured it out: One part bourbon, one part sweet vermouth, one part Amaro. Stir to chill. Bip, Bam, Boom! Impossible simple and delicious.

[@chriscrozier5739]

It’s like you read my mind! Thanks for the ideas! I sometimes hate opening a bottle of vermouth cause I’m afraid I’ll waste it.

[@brianshaffer1100]

Just had a Bonsoni cocktail. This has an added benefit of getting rid of Fernet Branca at the same time, but was also surprisingly good.

[@kap5160]

I just tried this tonight and it was delicious.

[@spazchicken1]

I actually looove sweet vermouth and have a 750ml bottle of the Dolin rouge . Sweet vermouth with Aperol /club soda (Americano basically) with orange slices is one of my favorites . I’ll have to try cocchi because of the “chocolate/vanilla notes. I just bought the Carpano Antica and it’s not bad but more bitter than I anticipated, goes well with whisky though. I have a large bottle of Lo-Fi dry vermouth which I like as well. Thanks for the video, I’ll def be trying them out !

[@Urban-Explorer365]

That last one I’m making right now!

[@townwinespirits2255]

Inspiration! I've a sucker for Green Chartreuse and I've never had a bijou so I guess I know what I'm making this weekend.

[@garrukapex6693]

great video, as always, Anders. Personally, I really enjoy when you touch on the rationale for why you’re picking a certain brand/spirit, like you did with the rum in this one. It helps in understanding how the drink works together, and especially if the ingredients I have on hand are close enough to make a good version. do you think you’d be able to touch on that a little more in future videos? Thanks!