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Posts tagged “Vermouth”

All About Aperitifs
Straight Up Cocktails and Spirits

It’s finally Friday. Spring is coming into full, glorious bloom, and Tax Day is - for better or for worse - behind us. Why not start off the weekend with a bright, refreshing aperitif?...

Recipe Roundup: 3 Roaring-Red Ways to Love Gin
Straight Up Cocktails and Spirits

Considering that the Martini – gin mixed with just the right amount of dry vermouth – is the ultimate way to enjoy the spirit's clear color and crisp, junipery flavor, it might seem counterintuiti...

All About Vermouth
Straight Up Cocktails and Spirits

A key ingredient in cocktail greats such as the Martini and the Manhattan, vermouth is a must-have for any well-stocked home bar. ...

Straight Up: Lillet Blanc and James Bond Casino Royale (a.k.a. "Vesper") Martinis

Citrusy and spicy, with a honeyed texture and the golden color of a summer sunset, Lillet Blanc is the perfect pre-dinner patio drink for a lazy June day....

Straight Up: How to Make the Best Ice Cubes for Summer Cocktails

With the mercury tickling the top of the thermometer this week, today at Straight Up, it's All About Ice. All ice cubes are not created equal. And while you might not know it, these little frozen blo...

Summer Cocktail: The Americano

In our week of summer cocktails so far we've had some new concoctions, like The Cuke and The Pickletini. We've had herbed drinks and a fresh cocktail with beer. Now for another direction. When the wea...

Straight Up: Algonquin Cocktails for the Hungry Thirsty Reader

This week, in honor of The Kitchn's Hungry Reader theme, we're bringing you a cocktail with a bookish handle. Named for the famous NYC hotel that was once the rendezvous spot for a gang of scathing ...