Lo-Fi Aperitifs Sweet Vermouth

Lo-Fi’s Sweet Vermouth is a modern take on the fortified aromatized wine—delicately balanced, richly botanical, and versatile in cocktails or neat. It leans bright and layered rather than heavy, making it a great partner for whiskey, amari, or in classic cocktails where a lighter, more expressive sweet vermouth is desired.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• It is part of the Lo-Fi Aperitifs line, produced in Napa, California. 

• Their sweet vermouth is described as “a complex and delicious combination of crisp rhubarb, rich cocoa, vanilla bean, wild cherry bark.”

• It is bottled at 16.5% ABV. 

• The botanical recipe includes rhubarb, cocoa, vanilla, wild cherry bark, and “exotic spices,” and its finish is softened by oak, with balancing bitter notes like gentian and orange oil bitters. 

Tasting Profile

Wine Enthusiast’s reviewer sums it up:

“The light, sweet aroma suggests vanilla, peach nectar and mint, while the palate shows dried apricot, ripe pear, waxy honey and elderflower, exiting with mild baking spice and drying lemon pith.” 

Serving & Cocktail Use

• Serve / Usage:
   • Use in cocktails such as Manhattans, Negronis (using a lighter sweet vermouth), or as a base in aromatic aperitifs.
   • Neat or with ice for sipping, especially for those who like a more botanical vermouth.

• Pairing Notes:
   • With rich spirits: bourbon, rye — Lo-Fi’s botanicals can complement rather than overpower.
   • Can work with white spirits too, if you want a lighter, botanical twist.
   • Complement or contrast with citrus, stone fruits, or creamy elements in drinks.

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