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PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. Antica Formula® is a registered trademark of Fratelli Branca Distillerie S.p.A., Milan, Italy. Vermouth 16.5% Alc./Vol. Imported by Branca USA Inc., New York, NY

the world's finest sweet vermouth

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The perfect formula for the perfect cocktail

Beloved by bartenders around the world, Antica Formula is the “secret” cocktail ingredient you're likely already drinking. Our original sweet vermouth is crafted from Italian wine grapes and fortified with herbs and botanicals, like saffron, in a months-long process that gives it a subtle sweetness and complex flavor profile—the perfect enhancement for well-made cocktails and a staple for any at-home bar.

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Bring the finest bar experience home for a drink.

Manhattan

The perfect formula for the perfect

Manhattan

Bold  •  Unforgettable  •  Elegant

You'll Need

  • 1 ounce Antica Formula
  • 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 2 dashes bitters
  • Preserved cherry, for garnish

Steps

  • Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice.
  • Combine Antica Formula, whiskey, and bitters in the mixing glass.
  • Stir well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  • Garnish with a preserved cherry and serve.
Negroni

The perfect formula for the perfect

Negroni

Complex  •  Delicious  •  Iconic

You'll Need

  • 1 ounce Antica Formula
  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1 ounce Carpano Botanic Bitter
  • Orange slice, for garnish

Steps

  • Combine gin, Antica Formula, and Carpano Botanic Bitter in a mixing glass filled with ice.
  • Stir until chilled and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
  • Garnish with an orange slice and serve.
SBAGLIATO

The perfect formula for the perfect

SBAGLIATO

Light  •  Sessionable  •  Effervescent

You'll Need

  • 1 ounce Antica Formula
  • 1 ounce Carpano Botanic Bitter
  • Chilled Prosecco, to top
  • Orange twist, for garnish

Steps

  • Stir Antica Formula and Carpano Botanic Bitter in a mixing glass filled with ice.
  • Strain into a sparkling wine glass.
  • Top with Prosecco, and gently stir to combine.
  • Garnish with an orange twist and serve.
HANKY PANKY

The perfect formula for the perfect

HANKY PANKY

Legendary  •  Enticing  •  Distinctive

You'll Need

  • 1 ounce Antica Formula
  • ¼ ounce Fernet-Branca
  • 2 ounces gin
  • Orange twist, for garnish

Steps

  • Combine Antica Formula, Fernet-Branca and gin in a mixing glass.
  • Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
  • Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  • Garnish with an orange twist and serve.