A.G. Perino Sweet Vermouth
Caramel in color, this vermouth leads with woodsy notes of balsam and clove and follow with warm flavors of walnut husk, vanilla, honey, and Ceylon cinnamon. Enjoy on the rocks with an orange twist or mixed into a cocktail.
How to Enjoy:
Cooking: Sweet vermouth can replace red wine in any recipe to add more flavor and depth to the dish. Chocolate sauce and jams are popular recipes using sweet vermouth.
Cocktails: Sweet vermouth can be sipped neat or on the rocks but is more commonly used in cocktails. Popular sweet vermouth cocktails include: Manhattan, Negroni, Rob Roy, Americano and Vieux Carre.
What is sweet vermouth?
Sweet vermouth is a fortified wine that has been aromatized with a range of herbs, spices and botanicals. It is also known as red vermouth or vermouth rosso due to its color. Sweet vermouth is sweet, spiced, and herbal, and is used in cocktails like Manhattans and negronis. Traditionally used for medicinal purposes, it is now most enjoyed as a blending ingredient in cocktails.