Anybody Like Vermouth?

Snake Hips · 12-24-2012, 05:30 PM

I figure I'm an odd man in modern society for this, but I like vermouth the way it was intended to be consumed - either chilled straight or on ice. So far Cinzano (rosso) and Noilly Prat (original French dry) are my primary choices, though Martini & Rossi (rosso) gets a lot of attention from me, a lot of times because of its wide availability. I haven't gotten a hold of any Carpano Punt e Mes, Carpano Antica Formula, Dolin or Cocchi yet because of their prices and availability.

Anybody else a weirdo like me who likes vermouth?

T.G · 12-24-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Hips

Anybody else a weirdo like me who likes vermouth?

In Martinis, yes. Straight, eh, not bad, but not my drink of choice.

qwerty1500 · 12-25-2012, 04:47 AM

Probably use more of it in my martinis than a lot of people ... at least 1:3. I've become a big fan of Lillet.

T.G · 12-25-2012, 09:21 AM

I don't think Lillet is a vermouth. IIRC, it's technically a desert wine that can be substituted for sweet vermouth.

Snake Hips · 12-25-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

I don't think Lillet is a vermouth. IIRC, it's technically a desert wine that can be substituted for sweet vermouth.

I believe Lillet is a quinquina, and barely one at that. Contains less herbs and quinine than Dubonnet, and Dubonnet is one of the subtlest quinquinas.

@qwerty1500
Good to hear somebody still goes for a more proper martini ratio

T.G · 12-25-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Hips

I believe Lillet is a quinquina, and barely one at that. Contains less herbs and quinine than Dubonnet, and Dubonnet is one of the subtlest quinquinas.

Ok, that makes sense.

qwerty1500 · 12-25-2012, 04:54 PM

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I don't think Lillet is a vermouth. IIRC, it's technically a desert wine that can be substituted for sweet vermouth.

Sweet? The white may have a very slight sweet quality. I'm substituting it for dry vermouth and it absolutely MAKES a martini.

T.G · 12-25-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by qwerty1500

Sweet? The white may have a very slight sweet quality. I'm substituting it for dry vermouth and it absolutely MAKES a martini.

I recall Lillet being somewhat sweet, but that was years ago. Maybe they changed the formula?

I don't disagree that it can go well in a martini, but that's really a matter of personal preference more than anything else.

Snake Hips · 12-25-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by qwerty1500

Sweet? The white may have a very slight sweet quality. I'm substituting it for dry vermouth and it absolutely MAKES a martini.

I'm open to anything, so I'll have to order a martini with Lillet in place of vermouth just to see. Maybe I'll be converted like yourself. When you say "The white," I'll assume you mean the original. I have a new drink order to fulfill!

qwerty1500 · 12-26-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake Hips

When you say "The white," I'll assume you mean the original.

It's the Blanc. Let us know what you think.

kelmac07 · 12-26-2012, 05:15 AM

My mother in law has been drinking the stuff for years.

mosesbotbol · 12-26-2012, 06:19 AM

I use it de-glaze when cooking or to add to a stock.

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