During a interesting time in Barcelona recently, me and my partner went to the University of Vermouth. A workshop about vermouth, where you get to learn about it, how its made, where it came from, taste a selection and even make your own. It was really good, as I hadn’t really thought much about Vermouth beyond sweet, dry and rosso (which is just added caramel), in cocktails I make or order.
Like cocktails there is a wealth of differences and unique tastes. (I will be looking out for Noilly Pratt Vermouth), although it was a interesting point of Vermouth as a lower alcohol alternative, especially when mixed with just ice cubes.
Anyway, we got to make our own Vermouth and I got to say, I really enjoyed this part and thought quite a bit about what I’d put into a Vodka or Gin Martini (if you don’t know, its generally 1 part Dry vermouth and 4-6 parts Gin or Vodka)
Making the Vermouth quite important.
So I made Black Coffee Jupiter Vermouth, which includes.
- 10 droplets of Blueberry
- 10 droplets of Strawberry
- 20 droplets of Juniper
- 5 droplets of Rosemary
- 10 droplets of Coffee
- 10 droplets of Chilli
- 10 droplets of Cinnamon
- 10 droplets of Black pepper
- 10 droplets of Hyssop
- 10 droplets of Black radish
I can’t explain the taste but its smooth and long lasting, I can’t wait for the next party to use the rest of what I have left. Although I may try making it at home? Yes its that good…