French vermouth

alcoholic beverage

Also known as: dry vermouth

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French vermouth is a dry, white, wine-based fortified drink flavored with aromatic herbs. The name "vermouth" originates from the German word for wormwood, a key bitter herb traditionally used in its production, alongside up to 40 other herbs and flavorings like juniper, cloves, and orange peel. While both French (dry) and Italian (sweet) styles exist, they are produced in various countries, including the United States. French vermouth is primarily used as an ingredient in mixed drinks or as an apéritif.123

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…styles of vermouth: the so-called French, or dry style, which is white, and the Italian, or sweet style, which is darker in colour. Both styles, however, are made in both countries, as well as in the United States. Vermouth is used primarily as an ingredient in mixed drinks or sometimes…
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…styles of vermouth: the so-called French, or dry style, which is white, and the Italian, or sweet style, which is darker in colour. Both styles, however, are made in both countries, as well as in the United States. Vermouth is used primarily as an ingredient in mixed drinks or sometimes…
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