Ochenta Herb-Infused Vermouth Twist
A smooth vermouth cocktail accented with fresh herbs and a subtle bitterness, perfect for a sophisticated evening. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and fresh sage leaves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz dry vermouth
- 0.5 oz sweet vermouth
- 3 fresh sage leaves
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Lightly clap 3 fresh sage leaves between your palms to release aroma, then add to a mixing glass.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz dry vermouth, 0.5 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes orange bitters.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the top and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill without over-dilution.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
- Step 5: Express the orange peel over the surface to release oils, then rim the glass edge and place the peel atop the drink as garnish.
