The 9-Bottle Bar: The Essentials of Dry Vermouth — The 9-Bottle Bar

3 Dry Vermouths to Fit Your Budget

In our 2014 cocktail column, The 9-Bottle Bar, we chose a few select bottles that can be arranged in many cocktails, classic and new. We included not one, but two vermouths — sweet and dry — which might seem like a lot in such a small grouping, but both flavor profiles are essential to good cocktails. Here's what you need to know.

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   1. ​Understanding the World of Vermouth: The Dry Side

   
   

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   2. 3 Dry Vermouths to Fit Your Budget

   
   

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   3. Understanding the World of Vermouth: The American Upstarts

   
   

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   4. The 9-Bottle Bar Recipe: The Dry Martini

   
   

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   5. The 9-Bottle Bar Recipe: The Diplomat Cocktail

   
   

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