Addington
The Addington is a refreshing cocktail that combines the crisp flavors of gin with the bright notes of elderflower liqueur and fresh lemon juice.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Cocktail glass
- 3 ingredients
Addington
Ingredients
- Sweet Vermouth3 oz
- Dry Vermouth1½ oz
- Soda WaterTop up with
Method
- Mix both the vermouth's in a shaker and strain into a cold glass.
- Top up with a squirt of Soda Water.
What you need
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A shaker that seals
Two weighted tins beat three-piece shakers. They chill faster and never jam.
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The coiled spring holds back ice and pulp. Look for a tight coil.
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See 25 Sweet Vermouth drinksWhere it comes from
The Addington is a classical cocktail with Victorian-era origins, named after a prominent London venue where high society gathered for refined entertaining. This elegant aperitif combines vermouth, cognac, and champagne in proper proportions reflecting European sophistication. The drink represents the golden age of fine dining and represents classical preparation techniques valued by serious cocktail enthusiasts.
Tips from the bar
- Use quality dry vermouth with botanical complexity
- select cognac with aging character rather than young variants
- add champagne just before service to maintain proper carbonation
- serve in champagne flutes for elegant presentation
- chill all components in advance rather than over-icing the drink
Twists worth trying
- Dry Addington
- A lighter dry version emphasizing champagne's delicate bubbles and citrus notes
- Sweet Addington
- A sweeter variation using sweet vermouth for indulgent afternoon service
- Vermouth Forward Addington
- A vermouth-focused interpretation reducing spirits in favor of complex herbal flavors
What to eat with it
- Oysters on the half shell
- Smoked salmon canapés
- Pâté on toast
- Roasted almonds
- Foie gras appetizers
- Soft cheeses with crackers
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Addington?
A Addington is made with sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, soda water.
What glass do you use for a Addington?
Serve a Addington in a cocktail glass.
What does a Addington taste like?
Expect refreshing, herbal, citrusy.
What can I make with Sweet Vermouth?
We have 25 drinks built around Sweet Vermouth. See them all on the Sweet Vermouth page.
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