dry vermouth

Thân thiện

The bartender pours dry vermouth into a mixing glass.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of vermouth: "dry vermouth" refers specifically to a pale, amber-colored variety of vermouth that is characterized by its low sugar content and less sweet taste profile compared to other vermouths. It is a fortified wine aromatized with various botanicals.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • A classic martini is made with gin and dry vermouth.
  • She prefers a dry vermouth in her cocktails for a less sweet flavor.

Advanced Usage

• "Extra-dry vermouth": A marketing term sometimes used for vermouths with even lower residual sugar than standard dry vermouth.
  • The recipe calls for an extra-dry vermouth to achieve the desired crispness.

Variants and Related Words

• Vermouth (n): The broader category of aromatized, fortified wines to which dry vermouth belongs.

  • Sweet vermouth is commonly used in Manhattans, while dry vermouth is for Martinis.

• French vermouth (n): A historical synonym for dry vermouth, referencing its common origin.

  • In some older cocktail books, you might see "French vermouth" listed instead of dry vermouth.

Synonyms

• White vermouth: Often used interchangeably, though some distinctions may exist based on specific brands and styles.
• Pale vermouth: Descriptive synonym emphasizing its color.

Related Phrases

• Dry martini: A cocktail famously made with dry vermouth.
  • He ordered a very dry martini, with just a hint of vermouth.

Related Idioms

(No specific idioms are commonly associated directly with the term "dry vermouth.")

Học thuật

Noun

1. dry pale amber variety

Từ đồng nghĩa

• french vermouth