: a dry or sweet aperitif wine flavored with aromatic herbs and often used in mixed drinks
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From Virginia to California, discover five U.S. wineries that are producing some compelling expressions of vermouth.
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Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
If his jokes were a martini, the vermouth would be in the next room.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Equal parts gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, stirred and served with an orange peel garnish.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025
Add the sotol, vermouth, lime juice, agave syrup and ice.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
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Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
If his jokes were a martini, the vermouth would be in the next room.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Equal parts gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, stirred and served with an orange peel garnish.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025
Add the sotol, vermouth, lime juice, agave syrup and ice.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
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“Vermouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermouth. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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vermouth
noun
ver·mouth
vər-ˈmüth 
: a wine flavored with herbs
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