The term sweet vermouth is generally associated with red Italian-style vermouth. Their red color is mostly gained with caramel-coloring, and the examples of the style are typically subtly bitter and usually sweeter than dry vermouth, while the aromas and the final taste profile are usually reminiscent of spices and stewed fruit.
Sweet vermouth is best known for its use in cocktails, and it makes the bases of some the classics, including Manhattan and Negroni. Some of the most popular brands include Martini Rosso, Carpano, and Cinzano Rosso. Officially, sweet vermouth can have a maximum of 15% sugar.
VARIATIONS OF Sweet Vermouth
Vermouth is a quintessential European aperitif. This sweetened and fortified wine is aromatized with various botanicals, and it is usually classified as red (sweet) or white (dry). The origin of vermouth is ancient and closely connected to wormwood wine, but the first official vermouth was produced in Turin by Antonio Benedetto Carpano.
He aromatized his wine with various herbs and spices and started selling his red vermouth in 1786. The drink became an instant success among the locals and has since only grown in popularity. In the years that followed, Joseph Noilly introduced the new French-style vermouth that is now mostly known as white or dry vermouth.
VARIATIONS OF Vermouth
Hailing from Turin, this sweet Italian vermouth was created in the 1862s by Martini Rosso. It is made from wine that is infused with various botanicals such as plants, barks, or flowers. The macerate of the botanicals is added together with caramel, which gives the drink its distinguishing red color. Martini Rosso is slightly sweet, incredibly aromatic, and has a distinctive herbal finish that is accompanied by a subtle bitterness.
This common European aperitif, which is ideally served over ice, is best known for its use in cocktails, primarily the acclaimed Manhattan, Negroni, and Americano. The drink also pairs well with tonic and soda water.
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