Low ABV vermouth drinks are having a well-deserved moment, and Cunard English Dry Vermouth is particularly well-suited to the format. Over ice with soda, its subtle saline, citrus and floral notes open up — making this one of the most satisfying low-alcohol aperitifs you can build in under two minutes.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Cunard English Dry Vermouth
- 90 ml soda water
- Grapefruit peel (garnish)
- Olive (optional garnish)
Method
Step 1: Build in the glass
Fill a tumbler with ice. Add Cunard, then top with soda.
Step 2: Stir & garnish
Stir once or twice, then garnish with a wide grapefruit peel and an optional olive.
Step 3: Serve
Serve immediately as a bright, low-ABV aperitif.
Tasting Notes
Bright and saline with a faint citrus lift — Cunard's subtle complexity makes this one of the most rewarding low-ABV aperitifs in the repertoire.
About Cunard English Dry Vermouth
Cunard English Dry Vermouth is an English Dry Vermouth inspired by the golden age of transatlantic travel, handmade in South London by Asterley Bros.