The name of this wine comes from the German words - Wermut, which means "wormwood". The essence of this herb is included in the flavorings that are added to this fortified wine, and gives it the characteristic bitterness that stimulates the appetite.
Instructions
Step 1
In addition to wormwood, the herbal infusion used to flavor grape wine, from which vermouth is made, contains yarrow inflorescences, mint leaves, cinnamon, cordamom, black elderberries and nutmeg. The components of such extracts can number several dozen names of herbs and plants, which give vermouth not only taste, but also a special aroma. In addition to them, sugar is also added to this wine, its amount can vary, so vermouths are dry and sweet. Sweet vermouths are classified as white, red, or pink. Whites have a more subtle and mellow taste, while the bouquet of reds has astringency characteristic of red grapes. Dry vermouths are made only from dry white wine; the absence of sugar makes their bitterness especially noticeable.
Step 2
The recipe, which used the classic combination of wine, herbal infusions, alcohol and sugar, was known as far back as Ancient Greece, where such a mixture was used as a general tonic, capable of stimulating the appetite. Subsequently, this wine began to be served before a meal, as an aperitif. In this case, it is served with some spicy salty cheese and fruits, pickled olives, fried or salted nuts to further stimulate the production of gastric juice. Vermouth is not served to the table, along with the main dishes - with its pronounced taste and aroma, it is able to "overshadow" any food and leave invaluable all the efforts of the cook.
Step 3
It is not for nothing that Vermouth is called an “all day drink” wine - one that can be drunk all day long. However, it is rarely used in its pure form, and even then with the addition of ice to dilute the concentration of the bouquet and fully experience its unique aroma. The characteristic features of sweet vermouths have made them an indispensable ingredient in hundreds of alcoholic cocktails. These vermouth-based drinks are prepared by mixing when pouring into a glass, you do not even need to use a shaker. You can experiment with this wine without fear of hopelessly ruining the cocktail - a delicious drink can be obtained even by simply mixing a little vodka with vermouth, Schweppes and lemon juice. But connoisseurs prefer to drink dry vermouth without mixing it with anything, cooled to a temperature of 10-12 ° C. Before serving it, the bottle must be opened and left for 1-1.5 hours to "breathe" so that the wine can fully reveal its aroma.
