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DIY Vermouth

There is no need to measure the dry ingredients; estimate and choose to your liking.
Servings: 1 quart
Author: Dylan Storment

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon wormwood
  • 1/2 teaspoon gentian root
  • 1/2 teaspoon chamomile
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried juniper berries
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 1 star anise pod
  • 1/4 teaspoon sage
  • 2 teaspoons dried orange peel
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried hawthorn berries
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 1 750- ml bottle of neutral unoaked white wine, such as pinot gris
  • 1 –2 tablespoons simple syrup optional

Instructions

  • Combine all dry ingredients to your liking in a 1/2-gallon jar. Fortify with 1 cup vodka and let sit and macerate for 24 hours.
  • Add white wine and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks, checking frequently to see if vermouth is to your taste preference.
  • Once it's reached its desired extraction, strain mixture through cheesecloth. If you prefer sweet vermouth, add 1–2 tablespoons of simple syrup. Refrigerate and store for up to 3 months.
  • Enjoy in a manhattan (sweet) or martini (dry) or over ice.