What can I use instead of Dry Vermouth?

Dry Vermouth appears in 19 recipes in the Bart library. Here is what to reach for when you do not have it.

The short answer

Use Extra Dry Vermouth, an extremely dry fortified wine.

The options compared

SubstituteWhat it isABVUsed in
Extra Dry VermouthAn extremely dry fortified wine.18%

Going the other way: Dry Vermouth is itself a listed substitute for Extra Dry Vermouth.

Which substitute do you already own?

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Affected recipes

19 cocktails that use Dry Vermouth

Affinity cocktail

Affinity

A strong and flavorful cocktail combining Scotch whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a touch of…

Algonquin cocktail

Algonquin

A tart and refreshing cocktail with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and pineapple juice.

Bamboo cocktail

Bamboo

A light and herbal cocktail combining dry sherry, vermouth, and bitters.

Bay Ridge cocktail

Bay Ridge

A bold and herbal whiskey-based cocktail with a touch of complexity.

Bombay cocktail

Bombay

A refined cocktail combining brandy, vermouth, and absinthe.

Bronx cocktail

Bronx

A classic cocktail with gin, sweet vermouth, and orange juice.

Brooklyn cocktail

Brooklyn

A bold and herbal rye whiskey cocktail with a touch of maraschino and Amer Picon.

Cardinale cocktail

Cardinale

A sophisticated Italian aperitif with gin, bitter liqueur, and dry vermouth.

Dirty Martini cocktail

Dirty Martini

A strong and savory martini with a touch of olive brine.

Dry Martini cocktail

Dry Martini

A classic, strong gin cocktail with dry vermouth.

El Presidente cocktail

El Presidente

A strong, classic cocktail with a delightful combination of rum, vermouth, and a hint of…

Gibson cocktail

Gibson

A savory gin cocktail with a unique twist from the cocktail onion.

Manhattan Transfer cocktail

Manhattan Transfer

A spirit-forward cocktail with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and Ramazzotti, offering a…

Martinez cocktail

Martinez

A classic gin-based cocktail with vermouth and a hint of maraschino liqueur.

Old Pal cocktail

Old Pal

A bitter and dry rye whiskey cocktail with Campari and dry vermouth.

Rosita cocktail

Rosita

A tequila-based take on the Negroni with a smooth and balanced profile.

Tuxedo cocktail

Tuxedo

A classic gin martini with a touch of elegance and complexity.

Vodka Martini cocktail

Vodka Martini

A simple and strong cocktail made with vodka and dry vermouth.

Wormhole Warrior cocktail

Wormhole Warrior

A unique Negroni-inspired cocktail with Cocalero Clásico and Gran Classico Bitter.

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