Nearly any martini can benefit from the addition of vermouth. But which vermouth brand will best suit your palate? Our in-house expert has some advice.

With its incorporation of an herb called Dittany of Crete, a relative of oregano and excellent alongside the bitter herbal notes of the absinthe, Carpano Dry Vermouth is a solid option.

Here’s a guide to these essential Manhattan and Martini ingredients — plus where bianco fits in. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks ...

Styles range from extra dry (less than 30g sugar per litre ... More recently, it was named the best vermouth in the world at the World Vermouth Awards. And as the saying goes, if it ain ...

It’s best to keep open bottles in the fridge ... Replacing half of the sweet vermouth with dry vermouth makes this variation light on its feet. Experiment with extra dry or blanc versions to find your ...

The dry Martini probably best illustrates this point. Is it “dry” because of the “dry” vermouth, or because of “dry” gin? Or is it “dry” because it has less vermouth? The truth is ...

It’s the classic addition to a Manhattan and a Negroni, but since recipes vary so dramatically by brand, it’s best to experiment with which you prefer in any given cocktail. Noilly Prat Original Dry ...