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Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1895, p.68) — George J. Kappeler 1895

1 jiggersweet vermouth — Italian vermouthbase
seltzer — seltzerdilution
  1. Prepare the drink in the same manner as French Vermouth Frappe, using Italian vermouth in place of French.
Nose
Sweet vermouth herbs rise with a softened chilled perfume.
Palate
The service is colder and livelier than a standard vermouth cocktail, but less shaped by bitters or garnish; it lets the aromatised wine stand almost alone.
Finish
The finish is cool, sweet-herbal, and clean.
Summary
An ultra-cold sweet-vermouth service at the edge of the cocktail family.

See also: French Vermouth Frappe, Vermouth Cocktail, Fancy Vermouth Cocktail