Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of fortified wine: Vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine that is flavored with various botanicals, including herbs, spices, and roots.
   • A key ingredient in cocktails: It is commonly used as an aperitif or as a crucial component in many classic mixed drinks.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Would you like a glass of dry vermouth before dinner?
  • A classic martini is made with gin and a small amount of vermouth.
  • She prefers sweet vermouth in her Manhattan cocktail.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on the vermouth": An informal, dated expression meaning to be drinking vermouth, often implying a habitual preference.
  • In the old novels, the detective was always on the vermouth.

Variants and Related Words

• Vermouth-based (adj): Describing a drink or recipe that uses vermouth as a primary ingredient.
  • He ordered a vermouth-based cocktail.

Synonyms

• Aromatized wine: A more technical term for wine that has been infused with botanicals.
• Fortified wine: A broader category that includes vermouth, port, and sherry.

Related Phrases

• "A dash of vermouth": A very small quantity, often used when making a very dry martini.
  • He makes his martinis with just a dash of vermouth.

Related Idioms

• "All vermouth and no bite": A playful, non-standard idiom suggesting something is mild or lacks strength, alluding to vermouth's lower alcohol content compared to spirits.
  • His criticism was all vermouth and no bite.

Noun

1. any of several white wines flavored with aromatic herbs; used as aperitifs or in mixed drinks