Recipe · Easy
Vermouth with soda
The quintessential Spanish ritual: red vermouth with soda, ice, and an orange slice or olive. Simple, social, and the best way to know a bottle.
- Glass
- Balloon glass or wide tumbler
- Yield
- 1 aperitif
Ingredients
- 60–80 ml Red vermouth
- 40–60 ml Cold soda or siphon
- 1 slice Orange or green olive (garnish)
- Ice Large cubes
Method
- Fill a balloon glass or wide tumbler with ice cubes.
- Pour well-chilled red vermouth (ideally 6–8 °C).
- Top with cold soda without over-stirring.
- Garnish with a squeezed orange slice or green olive.
Tips
- 2:1 or 3:2 vermouth-to-soda ratio to taste; more soda = more refreshing and less alcohol.
- Works with tap or bottled vermouth; Spanish and Italian rosso reserves are the most common choice.
Frequently asked questions
Vermouth with soda or tonic?
Soda is the classic choice (more neutral); tonic adds quinine and extra bitterness. Both work depending on vermouth and mood.
Do I need to stir?
One gentle turn integrates vermouth and soda; do not shake to avoid losing gas or over-diluting.
Which red vermouth to start with?
Yzaguirre Clásico or Miró Rojo are accessible entry points; a reserve like Yzaguirre Reserva elevates home aperitif.