.vertical-menu {
  width:300px;
}

.vertical-menu a {
  background-color: #eee;
  color: black;
  display: block;
  padding: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.vertical-menu a:hover {
  background-color: #ccc;
}

.vertical-menu a:focus {
  background-color: #ccc;
}

.vertical-menu a.active {
  background-color:#5c0c20;
  color: white;
}