Waking up your appetite like a local with a marianito<\/em> among friends is a must when in the Basque Country.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trying out this controversial drink may not be the first thing on your to-do list when traveling in Spain. After all, for many of us, the word “vermouth” brings back images of that old Martini bottle at the back of the liquor shelf that\u2019s only used when preparing a Manhattan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But in Spain, and especially in the Basque Country, the Sunday marianito <\/em>is something completely different, and an essential part of our weekly routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A marianito<\/em>, or el vermut preparado<\/em>, is a Northern Spanish specialty. It’s a vermouth-based cocktail that\u2019s fortified with some other drink, typically gin, to give it extra flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically served with a green olive, a slice of orange and paired with a couple of pintxos, the Basque finger food, this local twist on vermouth is just that perfect something to work up your appetite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve gathered up a list of the best places to try vermouth in San Sebastian, where you’ll find donostiarras<\/em> partaking every Sunday before lunch. <\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Bar Roberto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start off with a classic. In the heart of the Gros neighborhood, Bar Roberto<\/a> and the surrounding couple of bars form \u201cthe triangle of vermouth,\u201d where most locals head on Sunday afternoons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bar Roberto\u2019s legendary vermouths are often enjoyed outside on the street\u2014the bar itself is tiny!\u2014and they\u2019re famous for adding two or three olives and a grated orange peel.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n