With summer approaching (in the Northern hemisphere, at least), I'll point out that Cocchi Americano is also delightful with soda water over ice.
Martini variations with off-dry vermouth are like a gateway drug. Even people that haven't acquired a taste for the dry version enjoy them. A personal favorite is 3 or 4:1 Tanqueray Rangpur lime gin with Dolin Blanc. This version of Tanqueray used to only be available in duty free shops, but since the pandemic is now more widely available, and the Dolin Blanc can also be used in a white negroni.
Very interesting. I can get this in town. (Our local VABC store caters to college students - which is great if you like flavored vodkas. But we have a good wine/beer store that stocks a pretty good selection of vermouth, and they have the Cocchi Americano.)
I keep a bottle of Lillet Blanc in rotation with the Dolin Dry and interchange them in Martinis depending on my mood. My mood is affected by which bottle is closest to hand. I'll rotate the Cocchi with the Littet.
Somewhat unrelated question but can anyone suggest a reasonably priced glassware chiller? Can I just use a regular mini fridge or will that not make them cold enough?
With summer approaching (in the Northern hemisphere, at least), I'll point out that Cocchi Americano is also delightful with soda water over ice.
Martini variations with off-dry vermouth are like a gateway drug. Even people that haven't acquired a taste for the dry version enjoy them. A personal favorite is 3 or 4:1 Tanqueray Rangpur lime gin with Dolin Blanc. This version of Tanqueray used to only be available in duty free shops, but since the pandemic is now more widely available, and the Dolin Blanc can also be used in a white negroni.
Very interesting. I can get this in town. (Our local VABC store caters to college students - which is great if you like flavored vodkas. But we have a good wine/beer store that stocks a pretty good selection of vermouth, and they have the Cocchi Americano.)
I keep a bottle of Lillet Blanc in rotation with the Dolin Dry and interchange them in Martinis depending on my mood. My mood is affected by which bottle is closest to hand. I'll rotate the Cocchi with the Littet.
Somewhat unrelated question but can anyone suggest a reasonably priced glassware chiller? Can I just use a regular mini fridge or will that not make them cold enough?