Martini Extra Dry Vermouth 1L

This is the bottle that makes a Martini taste like a Martini. Dry, herbal, and quietly punchy, it brings that crisp, aromatic snap that turns gin or vodka from “fine” into “wow, that’s balanced.” If your cocktails have been missing a little structure, this is the fix.

Extra Dry vermouth is basically your cocktail’s seasoning. A small splash adds brightness, a savoury edge, and that mouth-watering herbal bite that makes the whole drink feel intentional, not just strong. Keep it in your mix arsenal and you’ll reach for it more than you think.

• Nose: Fresh herbs, lemon peel, and a clean, slightly floral aroma.
• Taste: Dry and crisp, with bright citrus up front, then a gentle bitter-herbal backbone that keeps everything in check.
• Finish: Clean, lightly bitter, and refreshing, it leaves a neat herbal echo that invites the next sip.

Where it shines most is in classics. Dry Martini, obviously, but it’s also a cheat code for drinks that need lift and definition, like a Bamboo (sherry + vermouth) or a super-dry, aperitif-style highball build. It plays nicely with citrusy gins, peppery gins, and even the more neutral vodkas that can use a bit of personality.

Flavour-wise, expect a bright, herb-forward profile rather than anything sticky or sweet. That’s the point. It keeps cocktails sharp and clean, and it brings a savoury complexity that reads “grown-up” without getting fussy.

If you’re building a home bar, this is one of those quiet essentials. You don’t need a million obscure bottles, you need a few that make everything else better. This is one of them.

Fun Fact: The Martini brand started in Turin, a city that’s basically vermouth HQ, and it helped turn vermouth from a local Italian staple into a global cocktail essential.