A Sparkling Vermouth Cocktail with a Salty-Citrus Twist
Meet 'A Night in Paros' — a refreshingly light, low-alcohol spritz featuring vermouth, olive, and citrus — courtesy of Nashville wine bar, Pont Neuf. Image: Sarah Hawksley
If you live for a bubbly aperitif come summertime, Nashville wine bar Pont Neuf has developed a sparkling Vermouth cocktail recipe you’ll love. ‘A Night in Paros’ calls for only a handful of simple ingredients — vermouth blanc, sparkling wine, olive brine, club soda, and an olive-citrus garnish. No cocktail shaker or fussy techniques required.
“The inspiration behind the cocktail is from my favorite small island in Greece, Paros,” says Pont Neuf co-owner Mattie Bush-Martin. “We chose to add olive and brine as a nod to the olive trees there and with the thought that the drink itself would pair well with any Mediterranean dish.”
Kick off your next Mediterranean-inspired dinner party with a round of these, or make them the main attraction at happy hour, served with a spread of your favorite olives, sharp cheeses, charcuterie, and potato chips.
'A Night in Paros' Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz vermouth blanc
- 2 oz sparkling wine
- .5 oz olive brine
- Club soda
- Green olive for garnish
- Orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the vermouth, olive brine, and sparkling wine in a wine glass. Add ice and then top it off with club soda. Garnish with a green olive and an orange slice.
Nutrition
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Alissa Harb
Alissa Harb is StyleBlueprint's Managing Editor, based in Nashville. A lifelong Tennessee native, Alissa has over 13 years of experience in digital media and loves writing about food, travel, and entertaining. She is a lover of dogs, true crime, and ordering for the table.
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Delicious!
Tasty and super festive!