Benefits
Culinary Versatility
Cocktail Enhancement
Rich Flavor Profile
Artisan Craftsmanship
Get creative with sweet vermouth
Turning sweet vermouth into a key component for a luxurious marinade for meats, especially game and red meats, where its herbaceous and sweet notes can enhance the savory flavors
Crafting homemade vermouth-infused chocolates, blending the complex botanical flavors of the vermouth with rich, dark chocolate for an exquisite adult treat
Developing a sweet vermouth jelly, perfect as a sophisticated addition to cheese boards, pairing particularly well with creamy and blue cheeses
Using sweet vermouth as a base for a modern twist on sorbet, incorporating citrus and herb undertones for a refreshing, adult dessert
Incorporating it into a reduction sauce for desserts, especially those involving fruits like poached pears or a berry compote, where its sweet and slightly bitter notes can add depth and complexity
Something you can make with sweet vermouth
Origin
Sweet vermouth originated in Italy in the late 18th century. It was first created by Antonio Benedetto Carpano, an Italian distiller, in the city of Turin. Carpano developed a fortified wine infused with various botanicals, including herbs, spices, and roots. This aromatic and sweetened wine became known as vermouth, derived from the German word \"wermut\" which means wormwood, a key ingredient in the original recipe. Sweet vermouth gained popularity as a standalone aperitif and as a key ingredient in classic cocktails such as the Martini and the Negroni. Today, sweet vermouth is produced in various regions around the world, but the Italian varieties, such as Carpano Antica Formula and Martini & Rossi, remain the most renowned.
