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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 person stands behind a rustic bar counter in a Nashville-themed space, adjusting something. The room features exposed brick walls, large windows, and draped fabric decorations reminiscent of flower shop cafes. Cozy lounge chairs are arranged invitingly in the foreground.Pin
Located in Nashville’s L&L Market, Pont Neuf is a Parisian-inspired wine bar complete with checkerboard tiles, dramatic drapes, and its very own flower truck. (Yes, you can build your own bouquet while you enjoy a cocktail!) Image: Sarah Hawksley / Diana Barton PR
A stemmed glass with ice, an orange slice, and an olive sits on a white countertop, evoking the refreshing allure of a Paros Cocktail, with blurred flowers in the background.Pin
While this cocktail recipe was inspired by a city in Greece, the wine bar itself is very Parisian. The name ‘A Night in Paros’ pays homage to both great cities. Image: Sarah Hawksley / Diana Barton PR
A glass of Paros Cocktail garnished with an orange slice and a green olive, with a straw, sits on a table; blurred glassware in the background hints at an unforgettable Night in Paros.Pin

'A Night in Paros' Cocktail

A refreshingly light, low-alcohol spritz featuring vermouth, olive, and citrus.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine Greek, Italian
Servings 1
Calories 90 kcal

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

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.04gSodium: 416mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 2gCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword cocktail
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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.