Vermouth Domenico Ulrich: 4 Cocktails for your Summer

As the sun warms the air and the days grow longer, it’s time to embrace the joys of summer with Vermouth—a classic companion to convivial moments since the 1700s.

This aromatized wine with a rich history is enjoying a modern revival, and at Marolo, we’ve always believed in its timeless appeal. The legacy of Domenico Ulrich, the famed pharmacist who founded one of the most celebrated distilleries in the Kingdom of Italy in 19th-century Piedmont, lives on in the Domenico Ulrich Vermouth line.

Four labels crafted from the original 1854 recipes bring history back into focus, filling tumblers and glasses with their versatility and charm – whether sipped neat or mixed into cocktails.

• Vermouth Rosso Domenico Ulrich: Classic, foundational, and the quintessential aperitif.
• Umberto Vermouth Rosso Superiore Domenico Ulrich: Full-bodied, meditative, and vibrant, aged in wood for six months to enhance its tinctures.
• Vermouth Bianco Domenico Ulrich: Refreshing and light, reminiscent of the favorite drink of Piedmontese “madamine.”
• Vermouth Extra Dry Domenico Ulrich: Sharp and iconic, ideal for dry and crisp cocktails.

All excellent for pairing (What pairs well with Vermouth?), and all perfect ingredients for mixology.

Discover Vermouth and the Domenico Ulrich line!

We’ve put together a selection of refreshing, sophisticated summer cocktails – creative twists on the classics – perfect for any warm evening. Give them a try!

BLOOD AND SAND

An homage to the classic 1930s film starring Rodolfo Valentino, this cocktail captures the essence of a summer sunset—refreshing, light, and aromatic.

10 ml Vermouth Rosso Domenico Ulrich

30 ml Scotch Whisky

10 ml Cherry Brandy

30 ml Fresh Orange Juice

Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a slice of dehydrated orange.

NEGRONI BIANCO

This lighter, floral version of the classic Negroni swaps in Vermouth Bianco and clear bitter, making it perfect for summer.

30 ml Vermouth Bianco Domenico Ulrich

30 ml London Dry Gin

30 ml White Bitter

Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled, then strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a twist of your favorite citrus.

50/50 MARTINI

A historic variation of the iconic Martini, the 50/50 balances the flavors of gin and vermouth while offering a lighter alcohol profile. This version highlights the nutty, lemony, and berry notes of Vermouth Extra Dry.

45 ml Vermouth Extra Dry Domenico Ulrich

45 ml Gin

2 dashes of Orange Bitters

Fill a mixing glass with ice, add vermouth and gin, and stir well. Strain into a chilled Martini glass and garnish with a green olive or a lemon twist.

MARTINEZ

The precursor to the modern Dry Martini, this legendary cocktail is a sophisticated celebration of rich flavors and heritage. It’s said to have been first served by legendary bartender Jerry Thomas at San Francisco’s Occidental Hotel.

45 ml Umberto Vermouth Rosso Superiore Domenico Ulrich

45 ml Gin

7 ml Maraschino Liqueur

2 dashes of Angostura Bitters

Mix all ingredients in a glass filled with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a pre-chilled coupe glass and garnish with an orange twist.