sweet vermouth

Thân thiện

The bartender pours sweet vermouth into a mixing glass.

Definition

Noun: - A type of vermouth that is sweet and typically dark amber in color. It is a fortified wine flavored with various botanicals, including herbs, spices, and roots, and is commonly used in cocktails or consumed as an aperitif.

Usage

This noun is typically used as a non-count (mass) noun to refer to the beverage category. It can be used with determiners like "some," "a glass of," or "the."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for an ounce of sweet vermouth.
  • She prefers sweet vermouth in her Manhattan cocktail.
  • They served sweet vermouth as an aperitif before dinner.

Advanced Usage

• "Sweet vermouth" vs. "dry vermouth": This term is often used in contrast to "dry vermouth," which is less sweet and pale in color. The choice between them defines classic cocktails.
  • A perfect martini uses both dry and sweet vermouth.

Variants and Related Words

• Vermouth (n): The general category of aromatized, fortified wine. "Sweet vermouth" is a specific type.
• Italian vermouth (n): A common synonym, as many famous sweet vermouth brands originate from Italy.

Synonyms

• Red vermouth: Emphasizes its typical color.
• Italian vermouth: Emphasizes its regional origin.

Related Phrases

• Sweet vermouth on the rocks: Served over ice.
  • He enjoyed a simple sweet vermouth on the rocks.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sweet dark amber variety

Từ đồng nghĩa

• italian vermouth