Vermouth Cassis
Dry vermouth and crème de cassis with soda. A French café aperitif.
Built in glass · Wine glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 7% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Dry vermouth
- 15 ml Crème de cassis
- 90 ml Soda water
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 60 ml dry vermouth into the glass
- Pour 15 ml crème de cassis into the glass
- Top with 90 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
Tip
Stir gently over ice.
About the Vermouth Cassis
The highball family. A highball is a spirit topped with a larger amount of mixer and served tall over ice. The style spread in the 1890s, when Scotch and soda became fashionable, and where the name came from is still debated. Highballs are the easiest drinks to make well: a cold glass, plenty of ice and a fresh mixer.
Vermouth Cassis FAQ
What's in a Vermouth Cassis?
60 ml dry vermouth, 15 ml crème de cassis, 90 ml soda water, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Vermouth Cassis?
About 7% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Vermouth Cassis?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Vermouth Cassis in?
A wine glass, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No wine glass? Use a large tumbler.
