DIY Home Bar: What Every Girl Needs

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VERMOUTH

Though much maligned in years past, today's mixologists say vermouth-both sweet and dry-is enjoying a renaissance in the glass, where it often provides just the right yin to a spirit's yang. Here's a tip: Invest in small bottles of vermouth since, like wine, it will go off once opened. Keep bottles of vermouth in the refrigerator. For sweet vermouth Brodeur and Seider both lean toward the age-old Dolin... more 

Photo by: Courtesy of Noilly-Pratt

VERMOUTH

Though much maligned in years past, today's mixologists say vermouth-both sweet and dry-is enjoying a renaissance in the glass, where it often provides just the right yin to a spirit's yang. Here's a tip: Invest in small bottles of vermouth since, like wine, it will go off once opened. Keep bottles of vermouth in the refrigerator. For sweet vermouth Brodeur and Seider both lean toward the age-old Dolin Brand from France. Dolin Rouge is floral and delicate, a good match for gin-based cocktails. For dry vermouth, DeGroff is fond of the extra-dry Noilly-Pratt, also French and ancient.
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