Vermouth & Soda Recipe

Time5m

Serves1

Fot-Li, Soda

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a highball or Collins glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare ingredients; discard the water before assembling.
2
Add vermouth
Measure 3 oz of dry (or blanco) vermouth and pour it into the chilled glass.
3
Add ice
Add 4–6 fresh ice cubes to the glass so the vermouth is well chilled but not overly diluted immediately.
4
Top with soda
Gently pour 3 oz of chilled club soda over the back of a bar spoon (or down the side of the glass) to preserve effervescence and avoid violent mixing.
5
Optional bitters
If using, add 1 dash of Angostura or orange bitters on top for aromatic complexity.
6
Stir gently
Give the drink 1–2 gentle, slow stirs with a bar spoon to combine the vermouth and soda without flattening the bubbles.
7
Garnish and serve
Express the oils of a lemon twist over the glass by holding the twist over the drink and giving it a quick pinch, then drop it in (or place a lime wedge on the rim). Serve immediately.