The Addington is an elegant aperitif that blends sweet and dry vermouth, lifted by a touch of soda water. Lightly aromatic, subtly sweet, and delicately sparkling, it’s a refined pre-dinner cocktail with timeless charm.
Pour sweet vermouth and dry vermouth into a chilled martini glass. Add a light splash of soda water. Stir very gently (optional, to preserve carbonation). Garnish with a thin lemon twist.
The drink has a clear, pale amber color, with just a hint of effervescence from the soda water.
Excellent with olives, nuts, crostini, pâté, or light seafood.
Named after the refined gatherings of Addington Palace, this cocktail mirrors the sophistication of traditional English aperitifs.
Ideal for pre-dinner rituals, cocktail hour, or relaxed upscale mingling.
Aromatic vermouth notes: herbal, slightly sweet, subtly bitter. A bright, clean sparkling finish
Elegant, classic, understated — for drinkers who appreciate vermouth-forward cocktails.
Replace soda water with tonic for a more bitter, modern profile. Add 1–2 dashes of orange bitters for depth
15%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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