Vermouth Cassis
The Vermouth Cassis is a light highball, herbal and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 23 out of 100
- Sweet
- 44 out of 100
- Fruity
- 47 out of 100
- Herbal
- 54 out of 100
- Boozy
- 22 out of 100
How to make a Vermouth Cassis
To make a Vermouth Cassis, build over ice in a highball glass: 1½ oz dry vermouth, ¾ oz Creme de Cassis and 3 oz carbonated water.
You'll need
- Dry Vermouth1½ oz
- Creme de Cassis¾ oz
- Carbonated water3 oz
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in dry vermouth and creme de cassis.
- 3
Top with carbonated water.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the carbonated water fizzy.
Vermouth Cassis questions
What does a Vermouth Cassis taste like?
Mostly herbal and fruity. It's a light drink at about 7% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Vermouth Cassis?
About 7% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Vermouth Cassis and an Addington?
Both use dry vermouth and carbonated water. The Vermouth Cassis adds Creme de Cassis, while the Addington uses sweet vermouth. The Vermouth Cassis is built in the glass and served in a highball glass; the Addington is shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
Can I make Vermouth Cassises in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz dry vermouth and 4½ oz Creme de Cassis in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with carbonated water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Vermouth Cassis in?
A highball glass.