Our current go-to summer sipper? Vermouth. Just two
weeks ago we wrote about a blanc-style import making its way stateside from
Carpano, and today we’ve discovered another notable newbie—aka today’s Drink of
the Week: a red vermouth from French distiller Maurin. Jewel-toned garnet in
the glass, each sip is fresh and fruit-driven with flavors of ripe cherries and
raspberries giving way to subtle spice—think cinnamon, cardamom and clove—on
the finish. It stands in stark contrast to some of the almost amaro-like red vermouths
on the market and couldn’t be more refreshing for summer. Sip it chilled with a
twist of orange, or in a fruity cobbler, packed with sun-ripened berries and
loads of crushed ice. Released just this past week, distribution will spread
across the country (and with online retailers) in the coming weeks. Anchordistilling.com for details.