Vermouth Nutrition Facts

Is vermouth a liquor or wine?

Vermouth is a fortified and aromatized wine. Essentially wine spiked with brandy, infused with herbs, spices, and botanicals, and sweetened. Historically there were two main varieties of vermouth: sweet or red (or rosso) vermouth, which originally hails from Italy, and dry vermouth, which first appeared in France.

Is there alcohol in vermouth?

Vermouth is fortified with additional alcohol (usually grape brandy), meaning they’re higher proof than most wines, but nevertheless they are still moderately low-proof, about 15–18% alcohol by volume. Stir them over ice and top them with soda, and your drink clocks in at about 8 or 10% alcohol.

What is a substitute for vermouth?

The best dry vermouth substitute? Dry white wine. Any variety of dry white is a great match for flavor, though dry vermouth is a little less punchy in its flavor. It works in a martini: but you’ll want the driest wine possible.

Can you drink vermouth straight?

“I enjoy vermouth on a king cube with some type of citrus twist—orange twists tend to complement the darker vermouths better, and lemon complements the lighter vermouths.” Vermouth can also be served neat in a chilled glass or over frozen grapes (like the vermouth service at New York’s Caffe Dante).

Can vermouth get you drunk?

A fortified or aromatized wine, such as Port or Vermouth, can have an alcohol concentration of over 20%, depending on the type. A glass of wine can easily get you drunk if you aren’t an avid drinker.

What’s vermouth taste like?

The most common varieties of vermouth have a subtle sweetness and spicy flavor, with a hint of bitterness. Manhattan, Americano, and Negroni are the most popular sweet vermouth cocktails. Vermouth is similar to dry white wine in terms of its crisp tart flavor.

Can white wine replace vermouth?

Dry vermouth is often recommended as a cheap substitute for white wine. However, it may be more likely that you have a bottle of white wine in your cabinet to use as a substitute for dry vermouth. For best results, use a dry white wine to imitate the taste of vermouth most closely.

Is vermouth necessary in a martini?

You might have noted the absence of vermouth above. Though many dirty martini recipes call for a splash, Carlson-Tye believes there is no need. She mixed me one with vermouth and one without, and I agree. Vermouth, in its herbal sourness, works against the olive juice.