VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Sinsabaugh Pick says drinks haven’t been affordable at cocktail bars in New York or Boston (her former home) since probably 2015. I like interesting cocktails, but they’re often too bitters-based now. The aperitif hour is sacrosanct, when you sit down and take a little stock. Why not stay in for happy hour instead?

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Aperitif Happy Hour Bitters Bar 94

Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 9, 2024

Amor built its reputation on stirred, bitter-oriented drinks, and this cocktail destination has 20 or more bottles of aperitif wines open at any one time. Amor y Amargo (New York City) “Vermouth is squarely in our wheelhouse,” says beverage director Sother Teague. Bonus: It has a utility beyond cocktails.

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Aperitif Bar Bitters Wine 220

Dry Atlas

MARCH 20, 2024

She quit drinking alcohol in 2015, replacing it with original herbal cocktails, and has been deeply embedded in the non-alc space since—teaching on the topic, developing recipes and menus for partners, consulting, advising, and testing just about every new offering on the market. For Bitter For Worse Smoky No.

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Bitters Aperitif Alcohol 52

VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

1860-1920: Bitter Liqueurs Enter the Market While the original “Spritzes” consisted of wine and soda water, the creation of bitter liqueurs changed everything. A mix of their orange aperitif, Prosecco , and a splash of soda water thereby became known as the Aperol Spritz.

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Liqueur Bitters Alcohol Bar 91

Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The addition of plum wine adds depth and richness, while cherry bitters provide a delightful finishing touch,” Ansaldi says. The bar’s Fleur de Lis cocktail (shown atop) “is a light and refreshing aperitif that combines the crispness of Bombay Sapphire gin with the delicate sweetness of elderflower,” he adds.

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Gin Infusions Bar Manager Bar Management 109