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Vermouth Tonic

A low-ABV highball of vermouth lengthened with tonic and citrus.

Base spirit
Vermouth
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build

Vermouth Tonic pours fortified wine over ice and tops it with tonic. Blanc or dry vermouth stays crisp; sweet vermouth reads richer. It is a sessionable aperitif highball with far less strength than a spirit-forward cocktail.

Vermouth Tonic in a highball over ice, pale gold, orange or grapefruit peel.

Ingredients

Servings

Did you know?

“Vermouth-and-tonic highballs surged in Spain and modern aperitivo bars as drinkers sought lower-ABV daytime options.”

Source:Spanish and modern aperitivo highball practice

Bartender's Note

Blanc vermouth is the most crowd-pleasing. Keep tonic cold and not overly sweet.

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How to make the Vermouth Tonic

  1. 1Fill a highball with ice
  2. 2Add vermouth
  3. 3Top with tonic and stir once
  4. 4Garnish with citrus peel

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