Dry Vermouth substitutes
The closest substitute for Dry Vermouth is Bianco Vermouth, which works but the drink will taste a little different. Sweeter. Lillet Blanc, Cocchi Americano and Fino Sherry also work.
What to use instead of Dry Vermouth
| Substitute | How much | Strength | Typical drink |
|---|---|---|---|
Bianco VermouthWorks, tastes different Sweeter. Same amount | Same amount | 15–18% ABV | −1 point |
Lillet BlancWorks, tastes different Fruitier and sweeter. Same amount | Same amount | 17% ABV | About the same |
Cocchi AmericanoWorks, tastes different Fruitier, slightly bitter. Same amount | Same amount | 16.5% ABV | About the same |
Fino SherryWorks, tastes different Nuttier and drier. Same amount | Same amount | 15–17% ABV | −1 point |
Almost the same: most people won’t notice. Works, tastes different: still a good drink, just a different one. Last resort: better than skipping the drink. Typical drink: the usual change in ABV, in percentage points, across the drinks below.
Swap it in your drink
Pick a substitute to see how much to pour in each drink with Dry Vermouth, how strong the drink ends up and when to adjust the sugar.
- Affinity
30ml (1 oz) Dry Vermouth → 30ml (1 oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 20% ABV → about 19% ABV−1 point
- Algonquin
22ml (¾ oz) Dry Vermouth → 22ml (¾ oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 20% ABV → about 19% ABV−1 point
- Bamboo
45ml (1½ oz) Dry Vermouth → 45ml (1½ oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 13% ABV → about 12% ABV−1 point
- Bitter Orange & Cardamom Martini
15ml (½ oz) Dry Vermouth → 15ml (½ oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 25% ABV → about 24% ABV−1 point
- Brooklyn
30ml (1 oz) Dry Vermouth → 30ml (1 oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 27% ABV → about 26% ABV−1 point
- Cardinale
20ml (⅔ oz) Dry Vermouth → 20ml (⅔ oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 25% ABV → about 24% ABV−1 point
- Chrysanthemum
60ml (2 oz) Dry Vermouth → 60ml (2 oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 21% ABV → about 20% ABV−1 point
- Contessa
30ml (1 oz) Dry Vermouth → 30ml (1 oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 18% ABV → about 17% ABV−1 point
- Devil's Cocktail
45ml (1½ oz) Dry Vermouth → 45ml (1½ oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 13% ABV → about 12% ABV−1 point
- El Presidente
22ml (¾ oz) Dry Vermouth → 22ml (¾ oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 25% ABV → about 24% ABV−1 point
- Fifty-Fifty Martini
45ml (1½ oz) Dry Vermouth → 45ml (1½ oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 23% ABV → about 22% ABV−1 point
- Ford Cocktail
45ml (1½ oz) Dry Vermouth → 45ml (1½ oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 23% ABV → about 22% ABV−1 point
- Manhattan Transfer
30ml (1 oz) Dry Vermouth → 30ml (1 oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 26% ABV → about 25% ABV−1 point
- Old Pal
30ml (1 oz) Dry Vermouth → 30ml (1 oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 23% ABV → about 22% ABV−1 point
- Rosé
20ml (⅔ oz) Dry Vermouth → 20ml (⅔ oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 25% ABV → about 24% ABV−1 point
- Satans Whiskers
22ml (¾ oz) Dry Vermouth → 22ml (¾ oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 16% ABV → about 15% ABV−1 point
- Scofflaw
30ml (1 oz) Dry Vermouth → 30ml (1 oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 18% ABV → about 17% ABV−1 point
- Tuxedo
30ml (1 oz) Dry Vermouth → 30ml (1 oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 24% ABV → about 23% ABV−1 point
- Vancouver
15ml (½ oz) Dry Vermouth → 15ml (½ oz) Bianco Vermouth
About 28% ABV → about 27% ABV−1 point
- Bensonhurst
30ml (1 oz) Dry Vermouth → 30ml (1 oz) Bianco Vermouth
Same strength
- Bronx
15ml (½ oz) Dry Vermouth → 15ml (½ oz) Bianco Vermouth
Same strength
- Cobble Hill
15ml (½ oz) Dry Vermouth → 15ml (½ oz) Bianco Vermouth
Same strength
- Dirty Martini
10ml (⅓ oz) Dry Vermouth → 10ml (⅓ oz) Bianco Vermouth
Same strength
- Dry Martini
10ml (⅓ oz) Dry Vermouth → 10ml (⅓ oz) Bianco Vermouth
Same strength
- Gibson
10ml (⅓ oz) Dry Vermouth → 10ml (⅓ oz) Bianco Vermouth
Same strength
- Obituary
7.5ml (¼ oz) Dry Vermouth → 7.5ml (¼ oz) Bianco Vermouth
Same strength
- Poets Dream
22ml (¾ oz) Dry Vermouth → 22ml (¾ oz) Bianco Vermouth
Same strength
- Rosita
15ml (½ oz) Dry Vermouth → 15ml (½ oz) Bianco Vermouth
Same strength
- Vodkatini
10ml (⅓ oz) Dry Vermouth → 10ml (⅓ oz) Bianco Vermouth
Same strength
How they compare
| Property | Dry Vermouth | Bianco Vermouth |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 15–18% ABV | 15–18% ABV |
| Taste | Dry, Herbal, Citrus zest, Subtle bitterness | Sweet, Vanilla, Floral, Light bitter |
| Aroma | Herbs, Citrus, Chamomile, Light floral | Vanilla, Floral, Citrus, Herbs |
| Finish | Dry, Clean, Delicate herbal | Sweet, Clean, Herbal |
| Property | Dry Vermouth | Lillet Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 15–18% ABV | 17% ABV |
| Taste | Dry, Herbal, Citrus zest, Subtle bitterness | Orange, Honey, Light bitter, Fresh |
| Aroma | Herbs, Citrus, Chamomile, Light floral | Orange blossom, Honey, Citrus, Floral |
| Finish | Dry, Clean, Delicate herbal | Clean, Citrus, Slightly sweet |
Already have one of these?
If you have Martini & Rossi Extra Dry, Noilly Prat Original Dry, Dolin Dry or Noilly Prat Extra Dry, you don't need a substitute: they are all Dry Vermouth. How they differ
What is Dry Vermouth?
Dry vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine essential for martinis and many classic cocktails. French-style dry vermouth is pale and herbal.
Got Dry Vermouth? It also replaces
Questions about Dry Vermouth substitutes
What is the best substitute for Dry Vermouth?
Bianco Vermouth is the closest substitute for Dry Vermouth, though the drink will taste a little different. Sweeter. Use the same amount.
What can I use instead of Dry Vermouth in a Dry Martini?
Bianco Vermouth: swap 10ml (⅓ oz) of Dry Vermouth for 10ml (⅓ oz) of Bianco Vermouth.
Which Dry Vermouth brands can I use?
If you have Martini & Rossi Extra Dry, Noilly Prat Original Dry, Dolin Dry or Noilly Prat Extra Dry, you don't need a substitute: they are all Dry Vermouth. They differ in style and price, not in how you use them.
Does Bianco Vermouth instead of Dry Vermouth change how strong the drink is?
It can. The biggest change is in the Affinity, which goes from about 20% to about 19% ABV. The swap calculator on this page works it out for every drink.
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