What can I use instead of Sweet Vermouth in a cocktail?

What can I use instead of Sweet Vermouth?

Sweet Vermouth appears in 26 recipes in the Bart library. Here is what to reach for when you do not have it.

The short answer

Use White Vermouth (Sweet), a sweet white vermouth. Chinato Vermouth also works.

The options compared

Substitute	What it is	ABV	Used in
White Vermouth (Sweet)	A sweet white vermouth.	15%	—
Chinato Vermouth	A vermouth infused with quinine.	16%	—

Going the other way: Sweet Vermouth is itself a listed substitute for Chinato Vermouth, Pineau des Charentes and White Vermouth (Sweet).

Which substitute do you already own?

This page lists every option. Bart checks them against the bottles in your bar and only suggests the ones you can actually reach for.

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Affected recipes

26 cocktails that use Sweet Vermouth

Adonis

A dry and herbal cocktail combining fino sherry and sweet vermouth.

Affinity

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

Americano

A bold, bittersweet Italian classic with Campari and Vermouth.

Blood & Sand

A bold cocktail with Scotch whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice.

Bobby Burns

A Scotch whisky classic with herbal and sweet undertones.

Bombay

A refined cocktail combining brandy, vermouth, and absinthe.

Boothby

A classic rye whiskey cocktail with a sparkling Champagne twist.

Boulevardier

A classic whiskey cocktail made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari.

Bronx

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

Bushwick

A bold whiskey cocktail with a touch of maraschino and bitter complexity.

Emerson

A balanced gin cocktail with sweet vermouth and maraschino.

Fanciulli

A Manhattan variation with Fernet-Branca for a bold and minty twist.

Gin & It

A classic cocktail with gin and sweet vermouth.

Hanky Panky

A classic cocktail with gin, sweet vermouth, and Fernet-Branca.

Manhattan

A bold and timeless whiskey cocktail, perfect for any occasion.

Martinez

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

Negroni

A classic, strong, and bitter cocktail with Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth.

Negroni Sbagliato

A lighter twist on the classic Negroni, topped with prosecco.

Orange Blossom

A bright and refreshing mix of gin, sweet vermouth, and orange juice.

Rabo de Galo

A Brazilian classic blending cachaça with vermouth and Cynar.

Remember the Maine

A bold cocktail combining rye whiskey, vermouth, and cherry liqueur with a hint of…

Rob Roy

A bold and strong cocktail with Scotch whisky and sweet vermouth.

Rosita

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

Sorrentino

A vermouth-based cocktail with sweet, bitter, and citrusy harmony.

Tipperary

A classic Irish cocktail featuring whiskey, sweet vermouth, and green Chartreuse.

Vieux Carré

A complex cocktail with a balanced combination of bourbon, cognac, and herbal notes.