In Spain, vermouth isn’t something to throw into cocktails but rather a drink unto itself, a digestif that both aids in digestion and fucks you up. Vaca makes its Vermut de Grifo from more than 20 botanicals and serves it on tap, and it’s as pleasing and economical as it sounds: tangy, refreshing, boozy, brilliant.
695 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, (714) 463-6060; www.vacarestaurant.com.
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