Vermouth Spritz
Sweet vermouth and soda over ice. Spain's hora del vermut in a glass.
Built in glass · Wine glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 6% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Sweet vermouth
- 90 ml Soda water
- Orange slice (garnish)
- Green olive (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 60 ml sweet vermouth into the glass
- Top with 90 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Vermouth Spritz
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 Spritz FAQ
What's in a Vermouth Spritz?
60 ml sweet vermouth, 90 ml soda water, garnished with orange slice and green olive.
How strong is a Vermouth Spritz?
About 6% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Vermouth Spritz?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Vermouth Spritz in?
A wine glass, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No wine glass? Use a large tumbler.
