Vermouth is a dry or sweet aperitif wine that contains less alcohol than traditional cocktails, is aromatized with herbs, and is occasionally used in blended drinks. Vermouth contains 17 -19 % alcohol and 7-9 percent % sugar. Vermouth is a fortified wine that is often colored and flavored with a variety of botanicals (flowers, seeds, spices, roots, barks, and herbs). They're widely used in a variety of end-use industries such as the hotel and food and beverages industries.