vermouth
noun
ver·mouth
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Definition of vermouth
: a dry or sweet aperitif wine flavored with aromatic herbs and often used in mixed drinks
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Another doorway connects to the moody vermilion bar, whose cocktail menu showcases a grand tour of vermouths, including an Athenian rouge that smells like a bowl of vanilla and roses. — Fortune, "Review: Patience Is a Virtue Well-Rewarded at this New Orleans Hotel Bar," 14 July 2019 Another drink highlighted was the Sugar and Spice Manhattan, made with Maker's Mark bourbon, Gosling's rum, aromatic and tiki bitters, sugar syrup and sweet vermouth. — Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The new Silverspot Cinema in Brookfield features an indoor and outdoor cocktail lounge," 10 July 2019 Rollich makes his own aperitivo and sweet vermouth from scratch. — Genevieve Ko, latimes.com, "The spring Negroni you should make all summer," 20 June 2019 Though McElhone used bourbon in the original recipe, over the years the libation has evolved to generally feature rye, sweet vermouth, and Campari in equal parts—a warmer cousin to the Negroni. — Andrew Daniels, Popular Mechanics, "Celebrate World Cocktail Day with a Surprising Spin on the Boulevardier," 13 May 2019 The Adonis substituted sweet vermouth for the dry, producing a fruitier, brighter aperitif. — Jane Black, New York Times, "In Summer’s Heat, Lighter Cocktails Keep You on Your Feet," 18 May 2018 The house wines are from draft-wine pioneers the Gotham Project, and the cocktail menu sticks to local spirits with offerings like the refreshing Rowhouse ($12), made with gin, lemon juice, and sweet and dry vermouth. — Samantha Melamed, Philly.com, "I went to visit the ruins of the Piazza, and found Urban Village Brewing Co.," 11 Apr. 2018 The bar offers serious mezcal-plus-vermouth and gin-and-chartreuse cocktails, so don’t forget to pair your beverages with food. — James Charisma, Los Angeles Times, "A guide to Salt Lake City’s burgeoning bar scene," 3 Aug. 2019 This beer ale is floral, drawing botanicals from being aged in vermouth barrels. — Andre Meunier, oregonlive.com, "I tried 17 beers at the Oregon Brewers Festival; here’s how they rate," 25 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'vermouth.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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vermouth
noun
English Language Learners Definition of vermouth
: a type of wine that is flavored with herbs and spices and often mixed with other alcoholic drinks
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