Vermouth Cassis
Dry vermouth and creme de cassis lengthened with sparkling water — a classic French aperitif hour pour. Blackcurrant fruit over a crisp, herbal base.
6.5% ABVLightCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
155 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Aperitif
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Soda Water
- Crème de Cassis¾ oz
- Dry Vermouth1 ½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Vermouth Cassis close to the original.
Instead of Soda Water
- Lemon-Lime Soda— sweeter, citrusy
- Tonic Water— adds a bittersweet edge
Instead of Crème de Cassis
- Crème de Mûre— blackberry twist
- Raspberry Liqueur— brighter berry
Instead of Dry Vermouth
- Blanc Vermouth— slightly sweeter
- Lillet Blanc— lighter, citrusy
Instructions
Stir vermouth and creme de cassis in a highball glass with ice cubes.
Fill with carbonated water.
Stir again, and serve.
Pairs well with
Blackcurrant and dry vermouth make a light French apéritif for café fare:
- Baguette with salted butter
- Chèvre and honey crostini
- Nicoise olives
- Cassis macarons
Similar taste
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