Vermouth Cassis
Vermouth Cassis is a delightful cocktail that combines the herbal complexity of dry vermouth with the rich, fruity notes of blackcurrant liqueur, creating a refreshing and sophisticated drink.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Highball glass
- 3 ingredients
Vermouth Cassis
Ingredients
- Dry Vermouth1½ oz
- Creme de Cassis¾ oz
- Carbonated water
Method
- Stir vermouth and creme de cassis in a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Fill with carbonated water, stir again, and serve.
What you need
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A long bar spoon
Long enough to reach the bottom of a tall glass, with a twisted stem.
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See 25 Dry Vermouth drinksWhere it comes from
A classic aperitif born from French mixology traditions, this sophisticated combination of vermouth and blackcurrant liqueur dates back to early 20th-century Parisian bars. It represents the elegant simplicity that defined pre-prohibition era aperitif culture, emphasizing quality ingredients and refined taste.
Tips from the bar
- Use premium dry vermouth with complex botanical notes rather than basic versions
- employ fresh blackcurrant liqueur that hasn't oxidized
- serve ice-cold in a classic coupe glass
- add a fresh twist of lemon to brighten the earthy notes
- consider a measure of soda water for additional refreshment and effervescence
Twists worth trying
- Vermouth Cassis Aperitif
- Traditional version served in a wine glass with sparkling wine floated on top
- Ruby Cassis
- incorporates sweet vermouth instead of dry for rounder, deeper flavor
- Herbal Cassis Blend
- adds herbaceous gin for botanical complexity and added spirit weight
What to eat with it
- Pâté and crackers
- oysters on the half shell
- Brie cheese
- prosciutto-wrapped melon
- smoked salmon canapés
- fig and walnut cake
- cornichon relish
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Vermouth Cassis?
A Vermouth Cassis is made with dry vermouth, creme de cassis, carbonated water.
What glass do you use for a Vermouth Cassis?
Serve a Vermouth Cassis in a highball glass.
What does a Vermouth Cassis taste like?
Expect fruity, herbal, slightly bitter.
What can I make with Dry Vermouth?
We have 25 drinks built around Dry Vermouth. See them all on the Dry Vermouth page.
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