Everything You Need to Know About Vermouth & Soda
Between celebrating major World Cup victory on the global sports stage and becoming the ultimate summer tourist destination for the solar eclipse, Spain has enjoyed an undeniable run in the global spotlight lately. While much of the world treats vermouth as a supporting actor in a Manhattan or Martini, in Spain it is often the main event. La hora del vermut—the vermouth hour—is a cherished weekend ritual built around a low-ABV highball that is as simple as it is sophisticated: chilled sweet vermouth topped with a splash of effervescent soda water, poured over ice, and garnished with an orange wheel and a briny olive. It’s light, botanical, refreshing, and designed for long afternoons in the sun. And if you're looking for a slightly punchier serve to kick off the evening, you can easily turn up the dial by tossing in a slug of gin.
