Will freezing a bottle of vermouth change it's quality, life length or properties?
I accidentally froze an unopened bottle of white Vermouth. I've read that opening the bottle will cause the vermouth to slowly oxidase and you should finish the bottle within a month or so. How is it with a frozen bottle - does that matter?
What about regular wine? Will the freezing/thawing of a bottle reduce how long it will stay OK for drinking or can I simply thaw it up slowly and treat it as if it was never frozen?
Thank you!
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I've frozen bottles of vermouth many times. There is no issue with just letting it thaw out in the normal way. In fact you can wait until it's partly thawed, give it a good shake, and hey presto, vermouth slushy, which goes in some cocktails rather well. Fortified wines do slowly oxidise on exposure to the atmosphere, but this is greatly slowed by the alcohol content. Historically this was one the principle reasons for fortifying wines - so that they store better and last longer.
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The Fridge While the fridge can help opened vermouth bottles last long, the cold temperatures can slow down both chemical and physical processes. Sometimes, the very cold temperatures in a fridge can end up in your vermouth, losing its flavor and quality.Does freezing vermouth ruin it?
Does Freezing Vermouth Ruin It? By freezing it, it should only oxidize on the exposed surfaces. It is possible for him to have a lot of surface area in an ice cube tray, but if he put it in vacuum sealed ziplock bags, he should be fine.Should I freeze vermouth?
Freezing it should allow it to only oxidize on the exposed surface areas. In an ice cube tray there is a lot of surface area, but if he were to put it in vacuum sealed ziplock bags as you suggest he should be complete fine.How do you make vermouth last longer?
Store it in the Refrigerator Once open, your vermouth needs to be stored in the refrigerator. It'll stay in good shape for about a month, and then in passable shape for about two months after that. If you can't use it up within three months, invite some friends over, or give it away.How long does a bottle of dry vermouth last?
Vermouths are great fresh, but that doesn't mean they can't sit a few years in the pantry or your wine cellar. Generally speaking, to get the best quality you should use the vermouth within about 3 to 4 years of bottling. If there's a best-by date on the bottle, just add 2 to 3 years to it, and you're good to go.Freezing Water Instantaneously!
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