: a dry or sweet aperitif wine flavored with aromatic herbs and often used in mixed drinks
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This was corrected, and the vermouth was discarded.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
The vermouth’s herbal notes blend with the bitter tonic for a refreshing way to whet the palate before a meal.
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Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The Fish House Punch, made with brandy, rum, and vermouth, is a citrusy drink named for a circa-1732 fishing club, while the Rebellious Old Fashioned is a nod to the former owner, John Suter, and his love of Madeira.
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Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Freeze the base combination of gin (4½ parts), Campari (2½ parts) and sweet vermouth (2½ parts) for at least eight hours.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
The vermouth’s herbal notes blend with the bitter tonic for a refreshing way to whet the palate before a meal.
—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The Fish House Punch, made with brandy, rum, and vermouth, is a citrusy drink named for a circa-1732 fishing club, while the Rebellious Old Fashioned is a nod to the former owner, John Suter, and his love of Madeira.
—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Freeze the base combination of gin (4½ parts), Campari (2½ parts) and sweet vermouth (2½ parts) for at least eight hours.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vermouth
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“Vermouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermouth. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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vermouth
noun
ver·mouth
vər-ˈmüth 
: a wine flavored with herbs
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