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, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.






