Where to drink vermouth in Buenos Aires

On Cramer Avenue, Malasangre was born. The owner, a lifelong neighbor, felt the need for a unique place and decided to open it at the end of the lockdown when we were all eager to go out, have fun, and enjoy good times with friends again. Malasangre offers a wide range of artisanal vermouths with five unique labels: Red, White, Torino, Ruby, and Mythic, the latter awarded at the 2023 World Vermouth Awards. Everything is made with top-quality ingredients and aged in barrels for a premium flavor. They also feature national and international labels and signature cocktails.

Pro Tip: What to pair with each vermouth? The Red pairs with cheeses, cold cuts, preserves, omelets, fritters, and blue cheese pizzas, cantimpalo, or anchovies. The Ruby is versatile and goes well with pizza or pasta. The Torino shines before and after dinner and pairs well with tapas and tiramisu. The White, fresh and balanced, goes well with salads, mild pizzas, vitel toné, and empanadas. The Mythic pairs with cheeses, nuts, and chocolatey desserts.

Where: Av. Cramer 2704.

Vecindá’s identity is inspired by the search for simplicity and flavor. Vermouth and soda are the stars. It’s prepared by chilling the glass with ice, adding vermouth, and topping it with soda from a siphon, garnished with orange. This variant is a customer favorite. Don't miss the olives marinated in chimichurri as a snack. Located on a quiet corner, there are charming outdoor tables perfect for enjoying your vermouth and having a good time with friends.

Pro Tip: Don't miss #Miernes, a super cool music series that makes it feel like the weekend is just around the corner.

Where: Castillo 1502.

With over 100 years of history, Don Juan Bar was founded by the family's great-grandfather. After a pause and the pandemic, the new generation decided to reopen it, adding artisanal vermouth to the menu. They offer exclusive varieties like Rosso, Vignieto, and Rosato, made with 15 selected botanicals. You definitely have to pair it with the Don Juan potato omelet. What sets them apart is the production process that combines cardamom, star anise, rosehip, and more, where the secret lies in the maceration time. All botanicals are of high quality, carefully selected, whether in grain, flower, or pure form.

Pro Tip: The bar is known for staying true to the "old ways" with vermouth and soda, typical wooden bar chairs, vintage radios and TVs, and other retro details with a modern twist.

Where: Camarones 2702.

Founded in 1930, Los Galgos relaunched vermouth in 2015, bringing together longtime and new fans alike. It’s the meeting point for those who have been enjoying it for years and those just discovering it. The bar is a classic, aiming to create a shared and memorable experience across generations. Famous for classics like the Negroni and Galgos Panky, and known as the first vermouth tap in Argentina. Order yours with spinach fritters or a potato omelet.

Pro Tip: The "vermouth hour" every afternoon is perfect for unwinding after work. There are promos daily from 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: Av. Callao 501.

The story of La Fuerza is about four friends passionate about drinks and gastronomy, determined to revolutionize the world of vermouth in Argentina. Since 2016, Martín Auzmendi, Julián Díaz, Agustín Camps, and Sebastián Zuccardi teamed up to create a unique product rooted in local culture and made with wild herbs from the region. Their bar in Chacarita, opened in 2018, became the place for vermouth’s revival in Buenos Aires.

Besides all the delicious drinks, they offer a menu with shareable dishes, with fritters and fainazzeta being the stars. As true pioneers, they organize events and promote the consumption of local and natural beverages. La Fuerza is more than a bar; it's an icon of Argentine vermouth culture.

Pro Tip: Many of their customers said they tried vermouth for the first time at La Fuerza Bar.

Where: Dorrego 1409.

Vermouth here has a different twist. Made with mother tinctures, like chai tea, which gives it a distinctive flavor. This idea comes from the trend of lower-alcohol beverages. At the bar, soda is essential, along with stuffed chipá with chilike sauce.

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Pro Tip: The bar's name comes from thinking of the siphon as a symbol of gathering and an essential element at any Argentine table.

Where: Av. Jorge Newbery 3881.

With its Italian and Spanish gastronomic influence, Tomate has embraced the tradition of vermouth as an aperitif before meals. Firm believers that simplicity is where the magic happens, they prepare it with a touch of soda and a citrus garnish, preferably orange, to enhance its flavor to the max.

The place stands out for being the combination of an excellent restaurant and a great bar, all in one setting. Both the food and drinks are top-notch, and together they create an absolute feast. They offer weekly promotions and specialized vermouth events.

Pro Tip: A must is the Carpano Orange paired with focaccia or cheese boards.

Where: Av. Infanta Isabel 555, Palermo; El Salvador 4676, Palermo.

With plenty of time, a desire to experiment, and two brothers wanting to work together, the idea for this bar was born in the middle of the pandemic. They specialize in white vermouth, known for its smoothness and herbaceous finish, made from a blend of white wine and carefully selected botanicals. The customer favorite is the rosso version, very sweet and delicious. With an authentic and relaxed atmosphere, La Caña Vermutería stands out with its menu, offering authentic Spanish tapas like croquettes, Spanish omelets, sandwiches, and pan tumaca, among others.

Pro Tip: They only offer their own vermouth, either for cocktails or to drink solo or with soda.

Where: Marcos Sastre 3301.

The idea behind La Capitana is to take us back to the 1940s and 1950s and the gastronomic culture of those years. Not only with flavors but also with the ambiance. Vermouth is a very national product deeply rooted in the culture of that era. It's meant to be enjoyed while catching up with friends. The idea is to integrate it in a versatile way, using it both as an aperitif and a digestif. The most popular and requested is the Leguizamo. Fries go perfectly with vermouth, whether it's white, red, or black.

Pro Tip: Order the white vermouth and pair it with seafood.

Where: Guardia Vieja 4446.