Sweet Vermouth Slush Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a negroni slushy? ›

This frozen version of the classic negroni recipe is slushy, bittersweet, and just strong enough. Preferably slurped in the sun by a pool, it starts with the traditional 1:1:1 ratio of gin, vermouth, and Campari, then gets a dose of citrusy brightness from the addition of orange juice.

Vermouth can be drunk neat (usually over ice), diluted with tonic or soda (a great low-alcohol option) or used as an essential component in many classic co*cktails such as the negroni, manhattan and americano. The tricky thing, however, is pinning down the style.

Whether it's dry vermouth (maybe you're making a Fifty-Fifty Martini), sweet red vermouth (for negronis), or the in-between bianco (for a new twist on a negroni), it needs to go in the fridge—where it won't last longer than a few months. (Montagano notes that the sweeter reds will last a little longer, but not much.)

Vermouth is fortified with additional alcohol (usually grape brandy), meaning they're higher proof than most wines, but nevertheless they are still moderately low-proof, about 15–18% alcohol by volume.

Research shows that drinking wine, or fortified wines such as dry vermouth or sweet vermouth, may lead to positive mental health changes. One study revealed that drinking it in moderation lowered the risk of cognitive impairments and showed greater brain volume.

Vermouths like Martini are fortified wines that oxidise quickly so once opened, store in the fridge and drink within a maximum of three months but ideally finish it within the first month. After that point, there will be no harmful effects to you, but the taste will be pretty nasty.

Yes — considered a moderately low-alc spirit, vermouth usually has a 15—18% ABV.

Once you have consumed two, you must move on to a soft drink, such as wine or a gin and tonic. The reasons for this are obvious and I try to adhere to this rule at home. The rule is defended most enduringly (and elegantly) at Duke's Bar in Central London, where years of experience … Continue reading.

The truth is vermouth is probably more versatile than you think. You can enjoy it on its own over ice served as an aperitif, or top up with soda for a similar but longer drink.

However, aficionados assert that vermouth is best served on its own, like wine, in order to appreciate its individual characteristics and complex layers of taste. Try red vermouth with just a twist of orange for a perfect late-afternoon sipper, or a dry white vermouth on ice with a slice of lemon.

What is sweet vermouth good for? ›

A fortified wine infused with an array of herbs, spices, and other botanicals, sweet vermouth brings sweetness and big flavors than can stand up to high-proof whiskey or bitter Campari in a co*cktail. It also makes an excellent aperitif or digestif, a complex sipper to savor before or after a meal.

Very floral-heavy dry vermouth makes a fine aperitif before a meal and also pairs well with foods you can find on a charcuterie board or antipasti, like olives, nuts, and aged goat cheese. Dry vermouth adds complimentary layers of flavour to dishes with seafood, fish, chicken and vegetables.

Can I drink vermouth straight? You sure can! As much as vermouth is more commonly served within co*cktails, you can also drink it straight over ice, too. We also like it with a splash of soda or bubbly for a simple yet sophisticated serve.

Dry vermouth is the choice for a martini — it complements both vodka and gin. A Negroni is a classic Italian co*cktail that calls for sweet Italian vermouth. The spicier, the better when it comes to a Negroni; the flavors need to play well with assertive Campari and botanical gin.