vermouth
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of vermouth
1800–10; < French (now vermout ) < German Wermuth (now Wermut ) absinthe, wormwood
Example Sentences
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I just look at the vermouth — I don’t put it in the martini; I glance at it, and that’s enough vermouth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025
But as far as I'm concerned, just a drop of vermouth in, stirred or shaken.
From Salon ● May 1, 2025
The no-frills drink list has dive-bar staples including PBR, Rainier and High Life ponies, along with hipster favorites such as Underberg and cans of Sprezza vermouth spritz.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
Add the vermouth, bring to a boil over medium-high and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 1 to 2 minutes.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
We went into a little cafe, sat at a bare wooden table and ordered vermouth.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
Maybe they start blending vermouths until they realize that not one but four achieve the right balance in a Boulevardier.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2022
Spain dominates the wine list, and there are sherries, gins, vermouths and ciders.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2022
As a result, bartenders will replace high-alcohol liquors like gin with lower-alcohol wines like prosecco in mixed drinks, and make more use of shrubs, craft vermouths, botanicals and distilled nonalcoholic spirits like Seedlip.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 1, 2019
In Catalonia, vermouth is often a starter at lunchtime, says Eric Seed, founder of Haus Alpenz, which imports a number of vermouths, quinquinas and other aperitifs.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 10, 2016
"Your man, Prince," he acknowledged, "mixes his vermouths wonderfully."
From The Great Prince Shan by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
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