White Vermouth Cocktail

The Blondie Cocktail – Simple, Elegant, and Perfect for Summer

The Blondie cocktail is sunshine in a glass—light, sparkling, and just a little bit magical. It’s made with white vermouth (hello, floral and herbal charm!), a touch of lemon juice for that fresh citrusy lift, and a generous pour of sparkling wine to make everything sparkle—both literally and mood-wise.

The result?

A light summer cocktail that’s just perfect for warm-weather sipping. Whether you’re curled up on the porch with a good book or clinking glasses with friends in the garden, this one sets the scene for golden hour daydreams.

Wondering how something so simple can feel this special?

This is one of those no-shaker cocktails that lets high-quality ingredients do all the talking. And honestly, don’t we all love a recipe that feels fancy but takes just a minute or two to mix up? You’ll find this one especially lovely when paired with other easy summer cocktails—take a peek at my cocktail collection for more ideas, or serve it with my dreamy Mini No-Bake Limoncello Lavender Cheesecakes for a dessert-and-drink combo that tastes like a little slice of summer magic.

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🥘 Ingredients

• White vermouth (something floral and slightly sweet works beautifully)
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice, sieved for a smooth finish
  – not sure how much juice to expect from a lemon? Here’s my quick guide to help you out!
• Sparkling wine or prosecco – go for something dry or semi-dry like Brut Champagne or a crisp Prosecco to keep the cocktail bright and not too sweet
• A lemon wedge, for garnish

See the recipe card for quantities.

🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Add the white vermouth and freshly squeezed, sieved lemon juice to a serving glass.
Just two ingredients to start—and already smelling dreamy.

Step 2: Stir gently to combine.
This helps balance the citrus with the vermouth’s lovely herbal notes.

Step 3: Top with sparkling wine or prosecco.
The bubbles do their thing—lifting everything into light, airy territory.

Step 4: Garnish with a lemon wedge and enjoy immediately.
Fresh, floral, and perfect for summer sipping!

🥳 Batch version

Ingredients (for six servings)

• 1½ cups (375 ml) white vermouth
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) freshly squeezed, sieved lemon juice
• 1 bottle (750 ml) chilled sparkling wine or prosecco
• Lemon wedges, for garnish
  

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher or carafe, combine the white vermouth and lemon juice.
2. Stir gently to blend the flavors.
3. When ready to serve, pour about 60 ml (2 oz) of the base into each glass.
4. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a lemon wedge.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy the sparkle!

🍽 Equipment

• Sharp knife & cutting board
• Lemon squeezer
• Measuring tools / Jigger
• Bar spoon or long-stemmed spoon
• Serving glass

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📖 Recipe

Blondie - a Light Summer Cocktail

Nora

This elegant sparkling cocktail is all about effortless summer charm. White vermouth brings soft herbal notes, lemon juice adds a citrusy sparkle, and a pour of bubbly makes it irresistible. Light, refreshing, and perfect for porch moments or golden hour daydreams.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Cocktails

Cuisine European

Servings 1 Serving

Calories 193 kcal

Equipment

• Sharp knife & cutting board
• Lemon squeezer
• Measuring tools / Jigger
• Bar spoon or long-stemmed spoon
• Serving Glass

Ingredients

 

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• 2.5 oz White vermouth (e.g., Dolin Blanc or Martini Bianco)
• 1 barspoon Fresh lemon juice sieved
• Sparkling wine chilled
• Lemon wedge for garnish

Instructions

 

• Add 2.5 oz White vermouth and 1 barspoon Fresh lemon juice into the serving glass.
  2.5 oz White vermouth, 1 barspoon Fresh lemon juice
• Stir gently to combine.
• Top with Sparkling wine or prosecco.
  Sparkling wine
• Garnish with a fresh Lemon wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!
  Lemon wedge

Notes

Batch Version for 6

For a party-sized batch serving 6, combine 1½ cups (375 ml) white vermouth and 3 tablespoons (45 ml) freshly squeezed, sieved lemon juice in a pitcher or carafe. Stir gently and chill in the fridge until ready to serve. When serving, pour about 2 oz (60 ml) of the vermouth mixture into each flute or coupe glass. Top each with sparkling wine or prosecco (about 2½–3 oz / 75–90 ml per glass), and garnish with a lemon wedge. Serve immediately while bubbly and fresh!

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Keyword blondie cocktail, ight summer cocktail, White vermouth cocktail

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Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.2g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 209mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

⛑️ Food Safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

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