Sweet Vermouth and Bénédictine Stirred Cocktail with Lemon Zest

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

A refined cocktail blending sweet vermouth and Bénédictine with a hint of maraschino liqueur, stirred to chill and brightened with fresh lemon zest. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, maraschino liqueur 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 170 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 American cuisine 170 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Bar tools worth buying for drinks like this → Best Bar Tools for 2026: Shakers, Jiggers & Strainers Worth Buying

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Kitchen tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice and add 2 ounces sweet vermouth, 1/2 ounce Bénédictine, and 1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur. Stir gently for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
  2. Step 2: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Step 3: Take 1 lemon peel twist, express its oils over the glass, rim the edge with the peel, and drop it into the drink as garnish.

Related recipes