
A Sparkling Vermouth Cocktail with a Salty-Citrus Twist
If you live for a bubbly aperitif come summertime, Nashville wine bar Pont Neuf has developed a sparkling Vermouth cocktail recipe you'll love. 'A Night in Paros' calls for only a handful of simple ingredients — vermouth blanc, sparkling wine, olive brine, club soda, and an olive-citrus garnish. No cocktail shaker or fussy techniques required.
'The inspiration behind the cocktail is from my favorite small island in Greece, Paros,' says Pont Neuf co-owner Mattie Bush-Martin. 'We chose to add olive and brine as a nod to the olive trees there and with the thought that the drink itself would pair well with any Mediterranean dish.'
Kick off your next Mediterranean-inspired dinner party with a round of these, or make them the main attraction at happy hour, served with a spread of your favorite olives, sharp cheeses, charcuterie, and potato chips.
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A refreshingly light, low-alcohol spritz featuring vermouth, olive, and citrus.
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Prep Time
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minutes
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Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course
Cocktail
Cuisine
Italian, Greek
Servings
1
Calories
90
kcal Ingredients
1x 2x 3x 2 oz vermouth blanc
2 oz sparkling wine
.5 oz olive brine
Club soda
Green olive for garnish
Orange slice
for garnish Instructions
Combine the vermouth, olive brine, and sparkling wine in a wine glass. Add ice and then top it off with club soda. Garnish with a green olive and an orange slice.
Nutrition
Calories:
90
kcal
Carbohydrates:
2
g
Protein:
0.04
g
Sodium:
416
mg
Potassium:
50
mg
Sugar:
2
g
Calcium:
5
mg
Iron:
0.2
mg
Keyword
cocktail
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Alissa Harb is StyleBlueprint's Managing Editor, based in Nashville. A lifelong Tennessee native, Alissa has over 13 years of experience in digital media and loves writing about food, travel, and entertaining. She is a lover of dogs, true crime, and ordering for the table.
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