This Lime and Basil Vermouth Cocktail on the rocks is EVERYTHING a summer drink should be. Light, citrusy, and aromatic, this low alcohol cocktail is made for lazy afternoons, long summer evenings and dinners alfresco!
Vermouth Cocktail
Any summer cocktail that requires only 3 ingredients and can be made in under a minute gets my vote. Extra points for looks and triple points 10 15 points easy!
So what exactly, makes this vermouth cocktail so fabulous and why am I so excited about it?
Bianco Vermouth. Or “Blanc” as they say in France!
A little bit about Vermouth… and why YOU should try it!
Vermouth is a fortified wine that’s been infused with botanicals. The alcohol content of vermouth is lower than bourbon, gin and other spirits with an ABV of between 16 – 18%.
Just like wine, vermouth comes in both red and white! The range of botanicals (and the flavors) varies from producer to producer – which means you could spend days trying different versions. Not that I have of course 🙂
Here in the U.S., Vermouth is typically added to mixed drinks. Dry vermouth is the hallmark of a classic martini and red vermouth is bourbon’s partner in a Manhattan. Vermouth on the rocks though is honestly delicious and in fact, House-made Spanish vermouths are HUGE in Spain!!
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How to Make Vermouth on the
Rocks:
- Muddle the lime and basil leaves in a glass.
Lightly crush the basil, you don’t want pieces floating in your drink!
- Add ice and pour in the vermouth.
Add in a few cubes of ice and pour the vermouth over. Give it a light stir, garnish and sip!
Other Vermouth Cocktails to Try:
Eager to explore other vermouth cocktails? Then give these two a try!
If you liked this vermouth cocktail recipe, I would to hear about it! Leave me a comment let me know what you think!
Cheers! Nancy
Lime Basil Vermouth Cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 basil leaves
- 1 lime wedge
- 2 ounces blanc vermouth
Garnish
- 1 lime wedge optional
- 1 sprig basil optional
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, muddle the lime with the basil.
- Add ice to the glass and pour the vermouth over.
- Lightly stir and garnish with basil sprig and a lime wedge if desired.
I just learned a lot! What an intriguing recipe. Need to do a little shopping and check this recipe out.
Nancy, I love how clean this looks. My mom used to drink a tiny glass of vermouth in the evenings. 🙂 I’m loving the sound of this and so great for summer parties!