Vermouth recommendations

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Feb 14, 2013 | 2:06 pm
  #1  
Did anyone catch this article about the trend in American vermouth: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/13/di...ing-goes.html/

I recently tried vermouth for the first time (I know) on a trip to San Diego. The restaurant makes it in-house (Monello) and I was hesitant to try it on the rocks, but I loved it!

I would love to hear what kinds of vermouth are your favorite.
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Feb 14, 2013 | 3:17 pm
  #2  
For white vermouth, Noilly Prat. Also good for adding a touch of, to sauces to go with fish.
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Feb 14, 2013 | 3:52 pm
  #3  
Quote: For white vermouth, Noilly Prat. Also good for adding a touch of, to sauces to go with fish.
I agree - but then I have not tried all these other varieties mentioned in the article. WOW - looking forward^
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Feb 14, 2013 | 9:42 pm
  #4  
Quote: For white vermouth, Noilly Prat. Also good for adding a touch of, to sauces to go with fish.
I have to agree , it goes great with fish.
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Feb 14, 2013 | 9:47 pm
  #5  
Quote: For white vermouth, Noilly Prat. Also good for adding a touch of, to sauces to go with fish.
Have to agree w/Noilly. So much better than the Italians. For red - it's gotta be Carpano Antica. Makes the best Negroni. LINK: http://www.thekitchn.com/vermouth-to...carpano-140596
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Feb 15, 2013 | 8:22 am
  #6  
I've been reading a few classic cocktail books (my favorite is How's Your Drink by Eric Felten) and pieced together a list of dry vermouths:

Vya
Dolin
Noilly Prat original Euro recipe

I have a bottle of Dolin in the fridge now, which I use for martinis. Noilly Prat before this. Don't know the difference.
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Feb 15, 2013 | 10:15 am
  #7  
Noilly Prat.
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Feb 15, 2013 | 1:04 pm
  #8  
Looking forward to starting my weekend with Noilly Prat! Thanks for the recommendations!
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Feb 15, 2013 | 1:19 pm
  #9  
Dolin
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Feb 16, 2013 | 8:01 am
  #10  
Carpano antica formula
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Feb 16, 2013 | 9:36 pm
  #11  
For sweet (red), Carpano Antica Formula.

It's fantastic. If you only ever used sweet vermouth to make Manhattans, Negronis, etc. then you are in for a real treat. This stuff is fantastic on it's own (I like it on the rocks) and it can take cocktails to the next level. Especially a Negroni. Makes a really fantastic one.
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