Marianito

Vermouth shouldn’t be relegated to supporting roles in mixed drinks; it deserves a star turn. And it’s hard to imagine an aperitif simpler, or better, than the Marianito, which is nothing but Spanish vermouth on the rocks, with a twist or slice of lemon or orange, and the satisfyingly salty addition of a green olive.

Ingredients

• 3oz. Perucchi white vermouth, chilled
• Lemon or orange slice or twist
• Green manzanilla olive

1 cocktail

Preparation

1. Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice. Add vermouth. Give it a little stir. Garnish with citrus and olive.

2 minutes