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The rebirth of vermouth
On the threshold between hunger and thirst Before two in the afternoon there is a limbo for conversation, for social reunion and to celebrate a first time, yes, to pair unrepeatable moments with this great licor in his sacred hour: Vermouth time, a moment to empathize and fall in love with this witty as well as whoever shares it with you, even in their most novice way of drinking it.
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In the Aancient Greece, Hippocrates, the great doctor of his time mixed came with absinthe, an herb, to create a more than holy remedy. Notwithstanding the hipocratic wine He was rescued by the Germans during the XNUMXth century, who christened him wermut, which translated from this Germanic language means absinthe.
Antonio Carpano, an Italian distiller, was the one who gave him his great compositional scheme, at least that which he currently resembles with an approximate of 30 aromatic herbs. These are responsible for that so distinctive flavor among the greats of the cocktails
Its color varies in radical scales that go from red to broken white and yellow, not to mention its flavor which can be more sweet, sour, or spicy. Whatever the particularities of each denomination, it is one and only, regardless of the sight or the palate, the purpose is the same, because celebrates the most anticipated moment of the day: Vermouth time.
The rebirth of tradition
Some lifestyle will say that it is fashionable, but no, because this is ephemeral unlike the tradition, which, as the identity, are maintained over time. Nevertheless the tradition of its consumption like many other socio-cultural referents they have been forced to reinvent yourself in new areas, sometimes by accident and sometimes by nostalgia.
The liquor that has been associated for a long time with the leisure of the retiree, during their card games on a green mat in the more traditional bars, today it comes out of the tap gushing in a consumption that has multiplied miraculously.
This phenomenon which the Belgian journalist specialized in spirits collects in The great book of vermouth, makes it clear how he returns decorated to dethrone others in the social act of drinking, therefore the large distilling companies like the small or newly lit ones they look for their niche at the tables where they talk about life and how beautiful it is to live.
Vermouth since the mid-XNUMXth century has been a Spanish tradition stamp during appetizer. Today he returns with more force than ever after a few decades of oblivion in Sunday talks between good men but from another era. This broth is reborn from good manners to be part of a Social phenomenon of this new generations seeking Unique experiences with or without photographic filters but with many labels with which to identify and introduce yourself.
There’s a drum roll by the rebirth of vermouth, because of this resurgence a revolution is taking place in the Cocktail, in the bars and especially in the enjoy leisure both young adults as always young adults.
Vermouth artisans and vice versa
With a sense of justice of the palate, critics and consumers make way for the small manufacturers. In this way they are born, in Spain and other new locations presumably that present a homemade product, of optimal quality and artisanal cut.
This is not a fashion, but the vindication of the legitimate power of the spirit sovereign in the sacred instant before eating: Vermouth time. Tasting it is an honor that reinforces the presence of one without being necessary the labels in social networks, because you are, you really are as in an act of social faith, especially for all those who still believe in the gatherings that awaken the appetite and that restlessness towards the world, which only occurs in the real interaction Between people.
His presence in the cinema
Within the great parliaments in the film script history its appearance is indelible making it a classic, and we already know what happens with the classics, they acquire value by tradition although sometimes it is nostalgia.
During the filming of the movie Cagliostro, the actor made a mix of which he became devoted: The Negroni, a combination that brings together the flavors of vermouth, campari and gin.
Marylin Monroe giving life to Sugar, In skirts already crazy, during an impromptu party on a train and in the spirit of having a cocktail with her friends mixes bourbon and vermouth in a hot water bottle. In this seemingly absurd way, the genius and originality is born that gives life to one of the most famous combinations, the Manhattan, leaving the big screen to stay forever on the bar menu.
James Bond, the spy of Hollywood most adored, drank Martinis, a mixture without shaking, of gin, dry vermouth and vodka. Another who took him from the cinema to his heart was the actor Humphrey Bogart.
This drink, sacred to great conversationalists, celebrates the wonderful uncertainty of the beginning and the end of that magic that occurs at the reunion or on the first date.
Who knows if two glasses of vermouth will make two souls fall in love in one of those unique sunsets in Madrid, like in the movie Caught in time where the sweet taste with ice and decorated with the skin of a lemon make this drink a sensible cupid, who seduces and enchants through time.
La vermouth hour It should be holy like the Sabbath. Praise the rest and Sundays in the sun wherever the shade of a tree takes care of us during the summer, while we sip the artisan and traditional cut of these wines that define our nearby social culture, between family, friends and neighbors.
But, always my friends remember that love like vermouth sipped and in moderation, but yes, with an open heart and time freedom to enjoy it.