Most bartenders default to be a red, sweet, Italian rosso. They should really try a Catalan vermut. This is a game changer. Catalans regularly drink it neat on the rocks. It is one of the most popular drinks, especially at Sunday lunchtime or as a general aperitif. It smells like a warm kitchen, not a visit to the dentist like the ubiquitous Martini & Rossi Vermouth which is never taken alone, and for good reason.
Negroni
