This alcohol free vermouth lets you bring depth, complexity and gentle bitterness to your cocktails without the alcohol. Barnes & Brown Countess Cora is crafted as a zero-proof vermouth alternative with a wine-like bouquet woven with exotic five-spice, marjoram and herbal depth — designed for spritzes, Negroni-style serves and classic stirred builds. Whether you are cutting back, staying clear-headed, or building a sophisticated alcohol-free bar programme, Countess Cora delivers the structure and aromatic complexity of sweet vermouth with 0% ABV.
On the nose, Countess Cora shows a wine-like bouquet with notes of exotic five-spice and hints of marjoram, creating a layered, herbal and lightly spicy aroma. The impression is elegant and savoury rather than sweet — the complexity of classic vermouth without the alcohol.
On the palate it is herbal and lightly spicy with a subtle bitterness that gives structure without becoming aggressive. Each sip unfolds in layers, from aromatic spice and marjoram to a softly lingering, dry-leaning finish. Ideal for both spirit-forward stirred drinks and long, sparkling spritzes.
Use Countess Cora as a 1:1 substitute for sweet vermouth (not dry). It works best in stirred cocktail builds — Negronis, Manhattans and aperitif-style serves over ice with soda. Refrigerate after opening and use within 3 months for best flavour. Unopened shelf life is 18 months.
Combine over ice with soda or tonic and a citrus twist for a refreshing, bittersweet drink that echoes classic Italian and French aperitif traditions.
Pair with an alcohol-free gin and a bitter-style non-alcoholic aperitif. Stir over ice and garnish with orange peel for a complex, ruby-toned zero-proof Negroni.
Use in Manhattan-style or Martini-style zero-proof drinks, where its wine-like and herbal qualities play the same supporting role as traditional sweet vermouth.
Serve simply over ice with soda, letting the five-spice and marjoram notes unfold gently — an easy, sophisticated pre-dinner choice with citrus or a fresh herb sprig.
Best used 1:1 for sweet vermouth in Negroni and Manhattan builds. Combine with Lady Juniper Gin and Signorina Valentina Aperitif for a fully zero-proof Negroni.
Refrigerate after opening. 18-month shelf life unopened and 3 months once opened — longer than most non-alcoholic alternatives.
Vegan, gluten free and low sugar with no artificial additives. Suitable for guests avoiding alcohol for health, lifestyle or religious reasons.
Available for bars, restaurants, hotels and private members’ clubs across Singapore from Zero Proof Collective. Local stock in Tai Seng with 2–3 day delivery.
Zero Proof Negroni recipe: Combine 30 ml Barnes & Brown Lady Juniper Gin, 30 ml Countess Cora and 30 ml Signorina Valentina Aperitif in a mixing glass over ice. Stir for 30 seconds and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange twist. All three spirits available from Zero Proof Collective in Singapore.
Created for mindful drinkers moderating intake, guests who do not drink alcohol, designated drivers who still want a complex adult drink, and anyone who loves the flavours of vermouth without the effects of alcohol. In food-led settings — from grazing boards to multi-course dinners — Countess Cora enhances the experience without introducing alcohol.
For home hosts and professional venues, Countess Cora is a key component of a fully realised zero-proof cocktail programme. Stocked alongside non-alcoholic gin and aperitif bitters, it allows you to build classic serves that feel complete rather than compromised. Treat it with the same respect as traditional vermouth — store properly, measure carefully, and serve in elegant glassware.
Available on trade terms for bars, restaurants, hotels and private members’ clubs across Singapore. Particularly popular with venues running zero-proof Negroni programmes. Flexible order minimums, local stock in Tai Seng (2–3 day delivery) and complimentary tasting sessions for your bar team. Submit a trade enquiry →
Barnes & Brown Countess Cora is for those who love the aroma, nuance and ritual of vermouth-led aperitif drinks, but prefer to keep alcohol out of the equation — a balanced, zero-proof spirit for spritzes, Negroni-style cocktails and simple serves over ice.
Barnes & Brown Countess Cora Vermouth is available online via Lazada, or through a trade enquiry for bars, hotels and private clubs. It's currently poured at The Stag's Head, Artemis Grill, Bistecca and The Other Room at The Marriott Tang Plaza, to name a few.
Yes — Barnes & Brown Countess Cora is a zero proof, 0% ABV vermouth-style spirit with a wine-like bouquet, exotic five-spice and marjoram. It's built to sit alongside gin, aperitif bitters and soda in a fully alcohol-free cocktail, and pours the same way you'd use a traditional vermouth in a Negroni, Martini or spritz.
Countess Cora leans dry and herbal rather than sweet, so it works as a 1:1 non-alcoholic substitute for dry vermouth in Martini-style and Manhattan-style drinks, or stirred into a Negroni-style build with an alcohol-free gin and bitter aperitif. Measure and store it the same way you would a traditional vermouth.
Zero proof spirits like Countess Cora are a growing part of the answer. Gallup's 2024 polling found that 65% of adults aged 18 to 34 now consider moderate drinking unhealthy, and non-alcoholic vermouth lets younger drinkers keep the ritual of an aperitif without the alcohol.
A beguiling fusion of botanical depth from Barnes & Brown Countess Cora Vermouth, vibrant tart cherry, and a whisper of fragrant rosemary, culminating in an artfully balanced and sophisticated libation for the discerning palate.
