Addington

The Addington is a relatively not well known classic low alcohol cocktail. We're not going to go as far as to say that it's unknown, because, well, it's here and people know about it. But as classic cocktail recipes go, the Addington isn't one of those recipes that is super popular the Daiquiri.

But, like so many classic cocktails, the Addington couldn't be simpler. It's only three ingredients: Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, and a bit of Soda Water. This should put the strength of this cocktail at less than a standard drink, so you should be able to enjoy one of these without too much guilt. It's actually not even as strong as a glass of wine! So if you're looking for something delicious to enjoy while others are having a wine, perhaps an Addington is the way to go.

Total Time 3

Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

30 mL Sweet Vermouth
30 mL Dry Vermouth
30 mL Soda Water chilled

Instructions

Add Dry Vermouth and Sweet Vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice.
Stir everything until it's well mixed and cold.
Strain the mixture into a Coupe Glass.
Top up with Soda water.

Notes

As this recipe is basically just a mixture of two different types of Vermouth, make sure you're using the good stuff. It's easy to think you can go cheap on Vermouth, but even for recipes that aren't quite as forward with the ingredient, you should still be using something of decent quality. After all, your cocktail is only going to be as good as the ingredients you're using.

With that in mind, every brand of Vermouth is different. You may find some brands suit your taste more than others. Consider the Addington a good opportunity to experiment with different Vermouth brands and make a mixture of two that you think works best for you.

Is There More To Say On The Addington?

There is indeed. While this is a really simple cocktail to both make and enjoy, there’s still plenty to say about it. Firstly, the Addington is a great excuse to use up the last bits of your Vermouth. But that’s not the only good thing about it. It also tastes good!

Is stirring more than one cocktail at the same time fine to do?

With a cocktail like the Addison, if you want to stir more than one serving at once, you should still get a great cocktail out of it. Just remember to top up the final mixed drink with Soda Water.

If I mix an Addison, can I serve it later?

You’re fine to mix just the Vermouth, but don’t add the Soda Water until you’re ready to drink the cocktail. All you need to do is remove the mixed Vermouths from the ice and leave the mixture in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve or drink your Addison cocktail.

Is there a perfect time to drink an Addison?

This is a lovely and refreshing cocktail that mixes both sweet and dry flavours very well for an excellent balance. Because of that, it’s a cocktail that works in a variety of situations. While it’s not a super low alcohol cocktail, it’s lower than a lot of drinks like Beer and Wine. Consider having one when others are having a drink (cocktail or otherwise) but you want to keep things a bit slower.

Alternatively, the Addison can be a nice cocktail to have on your own at the end of a long day. It’s great to relax with and tastes great.

How strong is the Addison?

We’re classifying the Addison as a low alcohol cocktail. Since there are no spirits in the recipe, it’s only the two Vermouths that are giving this recipe any alcohol.

Vermouth does have alcohol in it, of course, but compared to most spirits out there, it’s not terribly strong. Add to the fact that this recipe is further watered down with Soda Water, and you have a fairly light drink.

What kind of music goes best with an Addison?

This one is up to you! While it’s a great cocktail, the Addison doesn’t really “say” a lot.

If you’re looking for specific music suggestions, keep it light and easy, just like this cocktail recipe. Just relax and kick back.

Here’s some more cocktail recipes for you to try

We have plenty of cocktail recipes on this website for you to choose from. Whether you loved the Addison but just want to try something different, or you’ve taken a look at this cocktail recipe and don’t think it’s for you, here’s some more recipes to choose from.

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