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drawing of a mixing glass drawing of a glassCzarina

Stir with ice:

1.5 oz vodka

0.75 oz Blume Marillen Apricot Eau-de-Vie

0.25 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambéry

0.25 oz Cocchi Vermouth di Torino ‘Storico’

Strain into a Nick & Nora glass.

Garnish with a lemon twist.

David Embury, The Art of Mixing Drinks

An example of the Czarina, the mixed drink (drink), by David Embury, The Art of Mixing Drinks, featuring vodka, Blume Marillen Apricot Eau-de-Vie, Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambéry, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino ‘Storico’, and lemon twist; photo by Lee Edwards

Vermouth
Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambéry bottle

Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambéry

FranceSavoie 17.5% ABV

17.5% ABV

Dolin Dry is distinguished by its light, fresh and clean profile, which comes from a delicate wine base and more than thirty Alpine herbs. From its start in 1821, Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry has been the benchmark for fine French Vermouth. Its fresh and elegant nose, subtle and complex palate is the profile that made the 1:1 gin/dry vermouth Martini famous, and so often imitated by others. In the 1930s Chambéry earned France’s only protected designation of origin for Vermouth. Beyond mixed drinks, it is an ideal aperitif or accompaniment to raw shellfish, goat cheese or pesto. In cooking, Dolin Dry adds depth and an herbal character that normal white wine cannot.

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Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambéry label
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino ‘Storico’ bottle

Cocchi Vermouth di Torino ‘Storico’

ItalyPiemonteVermouth di Torino DOP 16.0% ABV

16.0% ABV

The last remaining example of appellation Vermouth di Torino to comply with all of the classical requirements, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino ‘Storico’ has been produced since 1891. Cocchi uses estate Moscato as the wine base, and vibrant, spicy botanicals such as cocoa, citrus, ginger, and rhubarb. In contrast with other popular Italian vermouths, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino ‘Storico’ retains wines of Piedmont as the base and avoids a heavy sheen of vanilla that clashes with other cocktail ingredients. Vermouth di Torino stands apart as one of only two protected geographical indications of origin for vermouth, and is the style referenced by classic cocktail books when discussing “Italian vermouth.”

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Cocchi Vermouth di Torino ‘Storico’ label
Fruit Brandy
Blume Marillen Apricot Eau-de-Vie bottle

Blume Marillen Apricot Eau-de-Vie

AustriaOberosterreich 40.0% ABV

40.0% ABV

Blume Marillen—”blossom of the apricot”—captures the lovely bouquet and taste of the Klosterneuburger apricot found in the Wachau region of the Danube Valley. The Destillerie Purkhart “Blume Marillen” is famed for its delicate floral bouquet and a long, elegant finish. More than 9 pounds of apricots are distilled for each 750ml bottle. For over 40 years the Purkhart family has produced this lovely eau-de-vie that embodies the apricot orchard in full bloom. Enjoy on its own, in an exuberant take on a French 75, or use to provide robust aromatics to stirred or shaken drinks. 100% reines Destillat aus Marillen.

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Blume Marillen Apricot Eau-de-Vie label