If any bottle can make a difference in your next cocktail, it’s vermouth.
On the surface, vermouth is a simple beverage. It’s a wine that’s been fortified, usually with grape brandy, and aromatized with herbs, spices and botanicals. But in recent years, vermouth has come into its own— from extra-dry to sweet (with an ever-expanding array of options in between), and in a range of styles, including blanc, ambrato and rosé.
While it’s still indispensable as a supporting character in boozy classics like the Martini and Manhattan, growing enthusiasm for low-proof drinks means vermouth is
