Red Vermouth - What to do with it?

[Martynt74]

When in Spain i picked up some Vermouth which upped my Martini game compared to the Martini Vermouth i usually use over here.

My parents have come home for Christmas and i asked if they could grab me some of the same stuff. However yesterday my dad handed me a bottle of this Red Vermouth

https://aperitif.shop/vermouths/263...rmouth-130th-anniversary-limited-edition.html


Having never drank it before, i'm now wondering what i should be using it for to avoid it having a fate of being stuck in a cupboard unopened for the next 10 years.

(Tagging in the resident Cocktail man @Ahleckz)

 

[Martynt74]

Have got some gin already, so that's certainly an option. Thanks

I have a reasonable selection of booze (Rum, vodka, whisky, tequila, cachaca), what i don't have too much of is the side elements required for most cocktails i suppose like bitters/Campari etc. It'd be good if you could buy them in slightly smaller bottles 50CL for example.

 

[Martynt74]

Awesome, i saw you mention that Boulevardier in the cheap whisky thread and it's not something i'd heard of. However i'm now thinking that i need some cheap Whisky to stick in it rather than using anything decent. I was also thinking a Manhatten which requires me buying some Bourbon.

I feel like this is going to be one of those situations where my wife rolls her eyes because i end up spending £100 on various bottles to avoid wasting a £15 gift

 

[Martynt74]

Hmmm, not sure a Negroni is for me! It got better once the ice had melted and diluted it a little. Although i'm sure i could be called a heathen for that feedback!

It reminded me of a non alcoholic drink that was being handed out at an Italian food festival called Crodino. Seems to be a non alcohol version of Campari from what i can tell. Will switch to a Manhatten tonight. Just need to pick up some Bitters as Tesco were out.