Vermouth Cassis

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

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Aperitif

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Soda Water· not in your bar

    Or swap: Lemon-Lime Soda — sweeter, citrusy, Tonic Water — adds a bittersweet edge

  • Crème de Cassis· not in your bar¾ oz

    Or swap: Crème de Mûre — blackberry twist, Raspberry Liqueur — brighter berry

  • Dry Vermouth· not in your bar1 ½ oz

    Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy

Instructions

  1. Stir vermouth and creme de cassis in a highball glass with ice cubes.

  2. Fill with carbonated water.

  3. 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

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