JapaneseEasy · Chilled
Hinoki Cedar Vermouth Spritz
A crisp, botanical spritz built on dry vermouth and sparkling water, served over crystal ice in a copper highball with an expressed lemon peel for aromatic lift.
Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Method
1
Chill a copper highball glass in the freezer for 10 minutes or fill with ice water to temper.
2
Express lemon oil over the glass by twisting the peel, then set aside the peel for garnish.
3
Fill the chilled copper highball glass with large, dense ice cubes, leaving 2 cm at the top.
4
Pour 75 ml dry vermouth directly over the ice.
5
Top with 150 ml sparkling water, pouring gently along the inside of the glass to preserve carbonation.
6
Stir once with a hinoki bar stick or long spoon, 3-4 rotations, keeping the ice settled.
7
Place the expressed lemon peel over the rim of the glass.
8
Serve immediately while the ice is dense and the carbonation is intact.
Grade pending
Nutri-Score
Estimated nutrition
Grade pending · 100% ingredient coverage
Calories
115
per serving
Source of protein · 4g
Protein
4g
Carbs
10g
Fat
0g
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Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
A
Environmental impact
Very low impact
A–E · lower is better · complete match
kg CO2e
0.2
per serving
ACarbon
Dry Vermouth drives 85% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
4
Umami
3
Sweet
1
Salty
5
Sour
5
Bitter
0
Spicy
Textures
CleanCrispEffervescentSilky
Aromas
CitrusHerbalMineral
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Copper Highball GlassTechniques
BuildingExpressingGentle PourStirringTempering
Safety & Storage
Allergen Warning
Dry vermouth contains sulfites. Those with sulfite sensitivity should avoid this recipe or seek a sulfite-free vermouth alternative.
High Risk Population
This beverage contains alcohol. Not suitable for pregnant women, individuals under the legal drinking age, or those with alcohol sensitivity.
Drug Interaction
Alcohol in vermouth may interact with medications. Consult a healthcare provider if taking prescription drugs that contraindicate alcohol consumption.
Storage
Store unopened sparkling water at room temperature away from direct sunlight. Once opened, seal tightly and consume within 1-2 days to preserve carbonation.
Store vermouth upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 1-2 months for optimal flavor.
Handling
Use care when handling copper highball glass from freezer. Metal surfaces can adhere to skin when extremely cold.
Pro Tips
Technique
The pour angle matters immensely. Tilt the glass and let the sparkling water glide down the inside wall—this preserves every bubble that should reach the glass, not escape during mixing.
Substitution
For a Yuzu variation, express yuzu peel instead of lemon to echo the delicate citrus backbone I favor in my house umeshu.
From the chef
In Tokyo, I learned that a spirit deserves the same reverence whether it arrives as shōchū or vermouth. The Hinoki Cedar Vermouth Spritz emerged when a visiting Milanese bartender challenged my rigidity about Japanese spirits—this spritz treats vermouth as I treat my umeshu, with intention, with respect for its character, and with ice that honors its clarity.
TagsSpritzAperitifCocktailBotanicalEffervescentCitrusAlcoholicEasyNo CookJapanese Influenced
AllergensSulfites
Source: generated · June 13, 2026