Historically, two types of vermouth dominated: white (or bianco, which is characteristically dry, floral and popular in martinis) and rosso (or sweet red, which has a richer, herbal quality, making it a mainstay in martinis and Manhattans). We asked a panel of 10 spirits experts and consumers to sample 34 white, red, amber and rosé vermouths to find the best bottles to buy right now. Ingredients: 50ml of Belsazar Rosé; 100ml of quality tonic water (we recommend Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water); a slice of grapefruit.

In honour of Schladerer, Max and Sebastian named their vermouth after Sixtus Balthasar Schladerer, the founder of Schladerer - “Belsazar“ is the basic form of the name Balthasar. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Two friends, Max and Sebastian, the founders of Belsazar, shared a burning passion for regional wines from Baden, marvellous distilleries and exceptional recipes, along with a shared creativity nurtured on the streets of Berlin.

This is the Mexican beer version of a bloody mary, with no vodka and the tomato juice replaced with beer. Some versions also include tomato juice, but I’m not telling you that recipe out of a duty of care. The version found at liquor.com is more or less definitive, including Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, lime juice and Mexican lager. If you have a preferred hot sauce in the house, it’s probably worth a try. The Radlerita

A complex blend of fino sherry, moscatel and tintilla de rota wines, this Spanish rosé vermouth screams summertime – though we’ll be drinking it year-round.A fortified, aromatised wine, vermouth acquires its characteristically bittersweet flavour from a complex combination of botanicals (typically wormwood, citrus, orris root, clove, cardamom and aniseed, though modern distilleries are experimenting with more unorthodox aromatics – and delivering intriguing results in the process). Belsazar White: A mild and sweet aroma with a hint of elegant vanilla. Clear notes of dried peach and orange are accentuated by the presence of herbs and spices. Using English wine as its base, this Welsh vermouth is rich, expressive and features a line-up of cold-distilled botanicals – truly distinct to any others on test. We’d mix with fiery ginger beer for an easy winter serve, or combine with whisky and bitters for a top-tier Manhattan. As for that inky hue? All down to the addition of unripe green walnuts. Deeply herbaceous with impressive acidity and a rounded mouthfeel; do it justice and savour over ice.

Method: add ice to the glass. Then pour in the Belsazar Rosé. Top up with tonic and stir. It’s a perfect summer drink for your balcony, rooftop terrace, garden...well, pretty much anywhere.Belsazar Dry : The aroma of summer fruits, chamomile and a hint of fresh yeast take centre stage, followed by bitter notes of gentian, Seville orange, cinchona, coriander and absinthe. The flavour profile is pleasantly dry, with a lively hit of fruity floral notes (think: rose, vanilla and baked apple), while wormwood provides the bittersweet balance we’re looking for in a quality vermouth.

Belsazar Red: An abundance of complex aromas. Vanilla, candied orange, bitter chocolate and spices such as nutmeg combine to leave a sweet impression, offset by a bitter hint of wormwood.Shake the ingredients, minus the beer, with ice and strain into a large coupe glass with a single ice cube in it. Fill the glass the rest of the way with beer. The Michelada A six-month oak-ageing process gives it a honeyed sweetness (not dissimilar to dessert wine) and unparalleled smoothness for sipping straight up. Our experts were impressed from the off with the balance of powerful spices, including cinnamon, coriander and bitter wormwood.