Dry (White) Vs. Sweet (Red) Vermouth: Which Should You Use?

[@toddramsey3799]

I love the Martinez. Probably my favorite.

[@liberandco]

Another classic! We probably should have mentioned this one in the video. Thanks for bringing attention to it! Martinez 1 ½ ounces gin 1 ½ ounces sweet vermouth ¼ ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur 2 dashes Angostura bitters

[@toddramsey3799]

@@liberandco yes! some recipes don't use equal parts vermouth but that's what i prefer.

[@Taglebot]

Cocchi is my go-to for cocktails like Martinez, Manhattan, Negroni. It’s fantastic. I vacuum-seal it as opposed to refrigerating it (especially because the bottle is so tall).

[@liberandco]

It's a wonderful product. Vacuum sealing it is smart! Protect that precious juice.

[@IAmNoeyes]

I just drink it fast enough .

[@zdebug]

This explanation was exactly what I was looking for about vermouth. It is crystal clear. Thanks

[@JayJingJo-bi5xs]

I love your presentation, I typed this from my heart, clearly, and slowly ❤

[@liberandco]

Thank you!! That's very kind :)

[@akshaysharma2]

I don't enjoy dry vermouth at all but then I only get martini dry vermouth here in India. I have managed to get dolin rouge, martini rosso, Cinzano Rosso (which is the easiest to get), and even carpano antica, and have enjoyed them all.

[@waynekodey9828]

Great primer on vermouth. I particularly like your version of the martini which I have been imbibing for several years now.

[@liberandco]

Thank you, so glad you liked it! Yes, that martini version is a classic.

[@jaredosullivan6967]

Vermouth is the French spelling/pronunciation. Vermut, your German word, is still used in Spain today. The Vermut culture in Spain is top class and is traditionally drunk before lunch. You go for a Vermut on your way to lunch. I love it.

[@TheBiggestCrazyDuck]

Do you drink it with ice?

[@alexpamiesqueralt9760]

The tradition of drinking vermut before lunch on weekends comes from the time where the families went to the church on Sundays -maybe it started in the late 19th century- and on the way back home they stopped somewhere for a quick "aperitivo" of vermut and some snacks. I only hope the kids were offered other options to drink!

[@barcabrothers9098]

The best Vermouth I ever had was in Madrid from a very small bar home made vermouth can’t get in the US 🙁

[@liberandco]

Hey, hey, don't hold out on us, what was the bar called?! 😄

[@Default78334]

Martini and Rossi red vermouth has an extremely strong oregano/thyme note to it that I absolutely can't stand. It's also a very common house vermouth used in bars so if you've had a Manhattan or negroni that you didn't like, you might want to try a different vermouth next time.

[@liberandco]

That's definitely worth considering!

[@gianandrea9781]

Also from Carpano, the iconic Punt e Mes as a red vermut 😉

[@alexpamiesqueralt9760]

Great video, but as I have read, Red Vermouth is elaborated with a white wine base, and the brownish coloration comes from the caramel addition. Could you mention any example of a red vermouth that is made with a red wine base? Thanks again for the great explanation of all the concepts!

[@liberandco]

Thank you! Yes, vermouth is such a broad category that there are some made with a white wine base. Our understanding is that rose and red vermouths are made with a combination of wine bases and it's not at all uncommon to see the caramel coloring added. I haven't come across any that explicitly say they have exclusively a red wine base, but if you find any let me know!

[@Pogawa341]

@@liberandco Alex is right. ALL Vermouth is white wine and reddened with caramelized sugar

[@IAmNoeyes]

All vermouth come from a base White white grape.

[@tompoynton]

The Artillery is my favourite sweet vermouth cocktail

[@liberandco]

A classic for good reason!

[@ChristianBorrman]

I love the Yzaguirre reserva, as well as of course Antica Formula…

[@liberandco]

Both wonderful choices! It really is a fun category to explore. Cheers!

[@carsongbaker]

Super helpful!

[@liberandco]

Thanks, Carson! Cheers!

[@paulamorenzie442]

🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹we love it

[@liberandco]

Thank you!!

[@Miloykus]

I love your specs on Gin Martini, but I would say that it's not dry at all. Moreover it's a Classic Gin Martini 2:1 ratio. For Manhattan, Cocchi would be much better as Antica is very overpowering. Antica is fantastic to sip on the rocks, but makes very bad Martinez, Manhattan, Negroni, Americano..

[@liberandco]

All great points, we tend to agree. Cocchi is more mild compared to Antica. Both are wonderful products, but yes, Antica packs a punch.

[@scottbjorkander4141]

what about for cooking i use white dry vermouth in my cooking alot

[@liberandco]

That's interesting and a good use for vermouth, especially if you're worried it's getting old.

[@jbondarts]

where did you get the beautiful glass?

[@ai_artistry638]

Berumottu

[@gmarod6099]

The US selection of vermouth SUCKS!!!