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Vermouth Cassis

Vermouth Cassis is an alcoholic cocktail built on Dry Vermouth. It leans sparkling, berry and blackcurrant. Stirred and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 8.9% ABV and roughly 124 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic8.9% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

124 kcalCalories
8.9%ABV
9.5gSugar
12.6gCarbs
0.63Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Stir vermouth and creme de cassis in a Highball glass with ice cubes.Stirred
  2. Fill with carbonated water, stir again, and serve.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SparklingBerryBlackcurrant

Supporting notes

BotanicalCitrusDryHerbalSweet

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
  • SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

SeafoodCevicheSalads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Dry Vermouth1 1/2 oz

Dry SherryWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount, then taste; the result will be less herbal and more savoury.
What changes
Dry sherry can replace dry vermouth when a drier, more saline and less herbal variation is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Lillet BlancKnown variation
How much to use
Start with the recipe amount and taste; reduce it if the drink becomes too soft or sweet.
What changes
Lillet Blanc can stand in for dry vermouth in a Martini-style drink, but it produces a softer and slightly sweeter variation.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Sweet VermouthNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use only if a sweeter vermouth profile is acceptable.
What changes
Sweet vermouth is not a neutral substitute for dry vermouth; it makes the drink sweeter and rounder.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Carbonated Waterto taste

Soda WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Soda water is usually a close substitute for carbonated water.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Vermouth Cassis?
The Vermouth Cassis is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 8.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 124 calories.
What does a Vermouth Cassis taste like?
Vermouth Cassis has a flavour profile featuring Sparkling, Berry, Blackcurrant, Botanical. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Vermouth Cassis?
Vermouth Cassis pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Vermouth Cassis?
The Vermouth Cassis has an ABV of approximately 8.9%. That's approximately 0.63 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 124 kcal, 9.5g sugar, 12.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Vermouth Cassis typically served?
Vermouth Cassis is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Vermouth Cassis?
If you enjoy Vermouth Cassis, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Vermouth Cassis at home?
Yes. The Vermouth Cassis uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Vermouth Cassis with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.