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Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, 100cl

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It ain’t cheap, but if you want what I believe to be the best vermouth for a classic negroni, I’d go with that. If you’re just getting your feet wet with less complex drinks like the Gin& Tonic or the Cuba Libre this advice may not be all that valuable (yet), but if you’re exploring drinks like the Manhattan, the Negroni or the Vieux Carré then you can take it to the bank.

The flavor profile of Carpano Antica is slightly bitter with floral notes. It has a complex aroma with hints of citrus, cherries, mint, vanilla, raisins and root beer among many other flavors that play together in perfect harmony. On the palate it is sweet with an elegant finish that lingers on the tongue. Get a mixing glass (not a shaker!), and add 1oz each of London Dry Gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. The Manhattan is a timeless classic made with whiskey, Carpano Antica and bitters. The combination of these three ingredients creates an incredibly smooth and balanced drink that is perfect for sipping on any occasion. Simply remove the gin, and add soda water over an ounce of Campari and an ounce of sweet vermouth into a Collins glass. And I personally,use Carpano Antica Formula most of the time. Best Red Bitter Liqueur for a Negroni

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Known as blanc, bianco or white, this clear, semisweet vermouth has distinctive floral and herbal notes. The French vermouth house Dolin, in Chambéry, France—the only protected appellation of origin for vermouth aside from Italy’s Vermouth di Torino—pioneered this style with its Blanc Vermouth Chambéry. Carpano Antica is a sweet vermouth and features a deep red color. Carpano (Re)Invented Sweet Vermouth For those looking for something a bit more daring, try the Smoky Mezcal Manhattan or Spiced Pear Boulevardier. The Smoky Mezcal Manhattan combines mezcal with bourbon, Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, and Angostura bitters for an intense smoky flavor. The Spiced Pear Boulevardier takes things up a notch by combining pear brandy with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters for a complex yet balanced flavor profile. And can you drink sweet vermouth by itself? Of course you can! It's commonly enjoyed solo either before or after a meal, on ice as an aperitif or neat as a digestif.

Looking to taste some of the world’s best variations on a negroni? Head to Caffe Dante next time you find yourself in New York City. Like Negronis and Want to Try Something Else? When storing Carpano Antica, make sure to keep it in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. You should also store it in its original bottle with the cork on tight so that it doesn’t lose any flavor or aroma. When serving, pour your Carpano Antica over ice and top with club soda or seltzer for a refreshing drink. Pairings For some drinkers, sweet vermouth is an enigma, a seldom-touched bottle gathering dust on the bottom shelf of the neighborhood liquor store. Carpano Antica pairs well with many different foods and occasions. For example, try pairing it with spicy dishes like tacos or enchiladas for a delicious contrast in flavors. Or serve it as an after-dinner drink at special occasions like weddings or dinner parties. Experimenting Vermouth is a fortified wine, which is a wine that's been "fortified" with a distilled spirit (usually brandy, in the case of vermouth) to raise the alcohol content. Vermouth in particular is also infused with herbs and spices to add a wide variety of flavors. The name comes from vermut, German for wormwood, an herb that's traditionally (but not always) part of the recipe. Sweet vermouth is darker in color and, generally, sweeter than dry vermouth, but each brand uses a different base wine and set of botanicals to create its own signature flavor. Sometimes called Italian vermouth or red vermouth, sweet vermouth doesn't have to come from Italy, and it's actually made from white wine in most cases—the color comes from the botanicals as well as barrel-aging.Most importantly, with three equal ingredients, they all play off each other in a careful balance. So by shaking it you’re making it too cold, too diluted, and throwing off the balance of the drink. Although the origin of this name is not certain, it probably derives from “Wermuth” the German word for “absinthe” (Arthemisia absinthium). The old spellings of the name were Vermouth, Wermouth or Wermuth. We know that this type of wine was prepared by the ancient Romans and given the name Absinthiatum (o Absinthianum) vinum. The first Italian writer to make mention of this wine was C. Villifranchi in his Tuscan Oenology (1773). It owes its fame, however, to Antonio Benedetto Carpano, the first person to replicate the recipe with the same characteristics and taste in his wine shop starting in 1786. Sure, subtle hints for sure, but the bitter Campari flavor is pretty overpowering, so unless you truly have the palate of a sommelier (what do you call a sommelier for booze?) Now here’s the deal with negroni ingredients. Because there are only three ingredients, you generally want to use high quality spirits for this drink. There’s no sweetner, there’s nothing to mask crappy booze.

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