With outdoor socialising an option once more, and the long-awaited Alfresco April beginning in less than a week, Azaline Vermouth is here to provide us with an exotic array of cocktail options.
A premium red vermouth, Azaline is made from Burgundian Pinot Noir grapes and enriched with eight botanicals from along the ancient Silk Road, including Persian saffron, worth more in weight than gold. The stunning bottle alone makes it a brilliant addition to any collection, and the infusion of herbs and spices adds an exotic twist to classic cocktails.
Firstly, after years of Aperol Spritz reigning supreme, we’re looking for something different this year, and the Azaline Spritz is the perfect solution. Elegant and delicious, just add Azaline to your favourite tonic, serve over ice and enjoy as a refreshing alternative to the summer stalwart.
If you’re looking for something more traditional, can you really go wrong with a Negroni? After being popularised during lockdown by actor and foodie, Stanley Tucci, we recommend using Azaline Vermouth for a stand-out creation, that will truly impress your friends. Simple enough to find yourself making it again and again, take one part Azaline, one part Campari and one part gin, for the ultimate classic.
Lastly, after a year of at-home mixology, our talents are certainly more than they were, so if you’re looking to test yourself and create something truly remarkable, how about the Silk Road Spritz:
In a highball glass, mix:
- 50ml Azaline Vermouth
- 1 Cucumber ribbon
- 1 sliced strawberry
- 6-8 mint leaves
- 1 ginger slice
Add ice, and 75ml of pomegranate kombucha, and garnish with mint and a lemon slice.
With enticing aromas of rich red fruit and spice, open a gateway to another world with some Azaline Vermouth cocktails this summer. The distinct, exotic flavour of saffron reveals a rich, complex tapestry of flavours, for unforgettable cocktails of true quality.
Azaline Vermouth is available from Master of Malt for £24.95. Azaline joins our portfolio of luxury lifestyle brands such as Don Papa Rum, Château de Pommard and Franciacorta.
