: a dry or sweet aperitif wine flavored with aromatic herbs and often used in mixed drinks
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Cocktails take similar inspiration, including a cucumber vesper with California and French vermouths and Drop the Beet, a tart, garden-forward tequila drink with beets, raspberry and lime.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Marinate a handful of Cerignolas in gin, vermouth, and fresh citrus for the ultimate happy hour app.
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Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
The Dutch negroni, $13, is a neon orange concoction that contains Young Genever, campari and sweet vermouth.
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Jenna Thompson
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 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
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Marinate a handful of Cerignolas in gin, vermouth, and fresh citrus for the ultimate happy hour app.
—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
The Dutch negroni, $13, is a neon orange concoction that contains Young Genever, campari and sweet vermouth.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 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
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“Vermouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermouth. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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vermouth
noun
ver·mouth
vər-ˈmüth 
: a wine flavored with herbs
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