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Sweet Vermouth Cocktail

Sweet vermouth and bitters over ice. A tiny old-school drink for when you want a cocktail, not a project.

ClassicSweetBitterLow AbvNo Shaker
Difficulty Easy
Glass Rocks glass
Ice Build over ice
Tools Bar spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

How to make it

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Add sweet vermouth and bitters.
  3. Stir gently.
  4. Garnish with orange peel if available.

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