On IT’S OWN
Either well chilled, over ice as an aperitif with nuts & nibbles or at 12 – 15oC in place of a sweet wine with pastry-based dishes, strong cheeses & cured meats.
Elegant DRY NEGRONI
50ml 40 Vermouth
25ml good quality Gin
25ml Campari
Measure all ingredients into a tumbler filled with ice. Stir and garnish with a lemon or orange zest twist.
The ENGLISH ROSE
50ml 40 Vermouth
25ml good quality Gin
150ml good quality Tonic
Splash of Rose Water
Sugar Syrup to taste (optional)
Measure all ingredients into a large glass filled with ice. Stir well.
Vermouth & TONIC
1 part 40 Vermouth
1 part good quality Tonic
Serve in a large glass with plenty of ice and a slice of lemon.
The ENGLISH SPRITZ
1 part 40 Vermouth
3 parts English Sparkling Wine
Simply top the 40 in a wine glass with an Albourne sparkling wine.
Classic DRY MARTINI
25ml 40 Vermouth
25ml good quality Gin
Measure 40 and Gin into a shaker or jug, add plenty of ice, stir for 30 seconds & strain into a very chilled Martini glass. Dress with lemon zest or olive & dash of brine.
The
ELDERFLOWER
75ml 40 Vermouth
75ml Elderflower Presse
25ml good quality Gin
Dash of Angostura Bitters
Measure all ingredients into a glass filled with ice. Stir well. Decorate with a thin slice of apple.
Refreshing
AMERICANO
25ml 40 Vermouth
25ml Campari
50ml good quality Tonic
Measure all ingredients into a large glass filled with ice. Stir and dress with a lemon slice
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VERMOUTH MULLED WINE
Try white mulled wine this year using Albourne 40 Vermouth as a base which adds lots of complexity and interest whilst keeping the recipe easy & quick for you. Pop the ingredients into a pan, gently simmer for about 30 minutes (do not boil).
1 bottle of white wine (any bottle will do!)
125mls of Albourne 40 Vermouth
3 whole cloves
6 star anise
1 or 2 cinnamon sticks
2 to 3 slices of orange
8-10 heaped tsp of sugar