: a dry or sweet aperitif wine flavored with aromatic herbs and often used in mixed drinks
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My favorite was The Baroque (Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin, vermouth, maraschino, Aperol, and lime)—think of it as a cross between a Negroni and a Daiquiri.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
In a mixing glass with ice, combine two parts Baker’s Bourbon with one part sweet vermouth, a half part of Campari Liqueur, and one dash of orange bitters.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Repeat with remaining vodka or gin and vermouth.
—Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Instructions To a mixing glass filled halfway with ice, add the vodka, ginger liqueur, vermouth, and bitters.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
In a mixing glass with ice, combine two parts Baker’s Bourbon with one part sweet vermouth, a half part of Campari Liqueur, and one dash of orange bitters.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Repeat with remaining vodka or gin and vermouth.
—Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Instructions To a mixing glass filled halfway with ice, add the vodka, ginger liqueur, vermouth, and bitters.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Vermouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermouth. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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vermouth
noun
ver·mouth
vər-ˈmüth 
: a wine flavored with herbs
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