: a dry or sweet aperitif wine flavored with aromatic herbs and often used in mixed drinks
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And because Leonessa takes cues from Italy, expect a rotating menu of complimentary aperitivo-style snacks and a cocktail list full of spritzes, bitters, martinis, plus plenty of amari, vermouth, and cordials.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The sweet fruitiness of the rum stands up beautifully against the bitterness of Campari and herbaceous vermouth.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
One-Bottle Vermouth Sangria The world’s easiest sangria recipe skips the basic red wine, brandy, and liqueur and opts instead for sweet vermouth and fresh summer fruit.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2024
After a few pours of vermouth, diners can make their way to neighboring En Tiempos de Maricastaña, a polished gastrobar that’s home to a wealth of elevated dishes inspired by a wealth of different cuisines.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The sweet fruitiness of the rum stands up beautifully against the bitterness of Campari and herbaceous vermouth.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
One-Bottle Vermouth Sangria The world’s easiest sangria recipe skips the basic red wine, brandy, and liqueur and opts instead for sweet vermouth and fresh summer fruit.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2024
After a few pours of vermouth, diners can make their way to neighboring En Tiempos de Maricastaña, a polished gastrobar that’s home to a wealth of elevated dishes inspired by a wealth of different cuisines.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Vermouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermouth. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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vermouth
noun
ver·mouth
vər-ˈmüth 
: a wine flavored with herbs
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