Refresh yourself with this quick Vermouth Tonic Water recipe! Blend Vermouth and tonic water for a quick and easy summer cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute minute
Mixing time: 1 minute minute
- 2 oz Vermouth - either sweet or dry
- 4 oz tonic water - to fill
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wedge or peel - for garnish, optional
Highball Glass
Measuring Jigger
Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
Add Vermouth: Pour 2 oz Vermouth of your choice over the ice.
Add Tonic Water: Add more ice cubes if necessary (the more, the better) and fill the glass with approx. 4 oz tonic water (adjust to taste and to the size of the glass).
Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
Garnish: Garnish with a lemon peel or wedge and serve immediately.
Substitutes:
- Vermouth: You can make this drink with just any kind and brand of vermouth you like. Whether it is sweet or dry, Italian, French or British: feel free to experiment!
- Lemon/Lime Wedge: An orange slice or peel also works excellent as a garnish and adds a hint of citrus sweetness if you're out of lemons.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Vermouth Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic vermouth substitute; these are available and do a good job mimicking vermouth's flavors.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of regular Vermouth, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Check Ingredients: Ensure that both your Vermouth and tonic water are vegan-friendly. Some brands may use animal-derived fining agents in their production process. Always check the label and/ot the brand’s website in case of doubt.
- Proceed As Usual: Once you confirm your ingredients are vegan, follow the original steps to make your vegan Vermouth Tonic Water.