Alessio Dry Vermouth

Alessio Dry Vermouth is a beautifully crafted Italian dry vermouth that blends classic Piedmontese wine tradition with the aromatic elegance of historic French-style vermouths. Crisp, herbal, and subtly saline, it offers bright citrus peel, alpine botanicals, and a clean, structured finish. Designed for serious cocktail use yet refined enough to sip on its own, Alessio Dry Vermouth brings a sophisticated backbone to classic drinks like the Martini and the Fifty-Fifty.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Alessio Dry Vermouth is produced by Tempus Fugit Spirits using traditional vermouth-making techniques rooted in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, the historic birthplace of vermouth. The recipe draws inspiration from 19th-century Marseille-style French dry vermouths, which were widely used in classic cocktail recipes.

The vermouth begins with a base of aged Italian white wine, blended with a small portion of oxidized wine to add depth and complexity. The wine is then aromatized with a selection of Piemontese herbs, botanicals, and spices, creating a layered aromatic profile.

The result is a dry vermouth that emphasizes herbal structure and savory salinity rather than sweetness, a style that reflects the drier vermouths favored in many classic cocktails from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Bottled at 17% ABV, Alessio Dry Vermouth sits comfortably within the traditional vermouth strength range, allowing its wine base and botanical aromatics to remain expressive while maintaining stability and structure. 

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Aromatic and fresh with chamomile, citrus peel, alpine herbs, and delicate spice, supported by subtle saline minerality.

Palate:
Crisp and structured with green apple, dried herbs, citrus zest, and gentle bitterness, balanced by the roundness of the aged wine base.

Finish:
Clean and refreshing with lingering herbal dryness, citrus oils, and savory botanical notes.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Classic Dry Martini

• 2½ oz London Dry gin

• ½ oz Alessio Dry Vermouth

• Lemon twist or olive

Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe.

Fifty-Fifty Martini

• 1½ oz gin

• 1½ oz Alessio Dry Vermouth

• Orange bitters

Stir with ice and strain into a chilled glass; garnish with lemon peel.

El Presidente (Dry Variation)

• 1½ oz aged rum

• ¾ oz Alessio Dry Vermouth

• ¼ oz orange liqueur

• Dash grenadine

Stir with ice and strain into a coupe.