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me at 50% of the bars I go to these days....
(sh.itjust.works)
it's like the most basic drink in the world.... i can't understand how people can screw it up so bad...
What constitutes a good vermouth?
If you want a good stand alone vermouth I would recommend Tximista, either blanco or rojo. It's made from a Basque grape varietal and has a rather unique flavor. Probably not the best for a classic Manhattan though. For that I'd probably use Cocchi vermouth di Torino.
The best vermouth for a Manhattan is without a doubt Carpano Antica. Dolin Sweet vermouth is a close second.