Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Alcoholic beverages date back to 13,000 BCE, when the first evidence of brewing beer was documented. The first indication of wine appears in 5,000 BCE, and the word “aperitif” first shows up in writing in the 5th century CE. The pair discussed the history of the American cocktail and how major U.S.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 3, 2024

With non-alcoholic spirits on the rise, the aperitif space has of late taken center stage as one of the most promising sectors for exploration. It’s quite a bit sweeter than the typical red aperitif, though there’s ample bitterness to keep things in balance.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

In recent years, the non-alcoholic (NA) space has exploded in breadth and depth. Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. Now that you’re up to speed, here are the 24 best non-alcoholic drinks brands for 2023.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Alcohol lasts longer, anyway. Amante 1530 With a name like amante, do we need to explain more why this aperitif is the perfect Valentine’s Day pick? Empress 1908 Elderflower Pink Gin stuns with its ruby color and delicate floral aromas, taking the senses to a serene rose garden blooming bright in late Spring. So, who needs roses?

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Good Spirits News

JULY 14, 2024

Tenneyson’s ALCOHOL-FREE Black Ginger blend is made with real plant and botanical extracts and can be enjoyed neat, on-the-rocks, or mixed into a NO or LOW-proof cocktail. Lowering or removing alcohol from some or all of your cocktails can promote gut, brain, and skin health while also relieving stress and anxiety.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

We macerate the cold fruit on a base of hybrid rosé wine and water—the temperature and alcohol delay primary fermentation for a DIY cold-soak method. It’s less syrupy than most liqueurs, with a more drinkable, aperitif quality. Fresh blackcurrants are harvested in July and fresh frozen because they’re such a niche crop.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Years before the Cambrian explosion of alcohol-free beverage options, Detroit-based Casamara Club started making what they dubbed “leisure sodas.” ” Their botanically laced beverages offered complex, not-too-sweet flavors perfect for when you wanted to sip something special, sans alcohol.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

Like the events which gave gin the nickname “mother’s ruin” in the mid-1700s London, absinthe’s reputation was tarnished by unscrupulous profiteers who made cheap, adulterated, and dangerous imitations, marketed primarily to poor alcoholics.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Diageo North America has acquired Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits (Ritual). Ritual was created with a vision to give consumers a simple and accessible way to enjoy their favourite cocktails, from an Old Fashioned to a Negroni or Margarita, without alcohol.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Vermouth is a fortified wine, distilled spirit added to increase the alcohol proof. Its alcohol content is usually a bit higher than that of vermouth. Fashionable cafes served it as an aperitif. Still, it continued to be popular in Europe, especially Italy, France, and Spain, where it was a popular aperitif.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

“When we hit our first above-80-degree day here in Chapel Hill, all I can think about are beverages that are light in alcohol and zippy in nature,” says Paula de Pano, owner of Rocks + Acid in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 79.99, yianniswine.com The post 5 to Try: Crushable Summer Wines appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 25, 2024

The products in question are Linie Aquavit, a caraway-based spirit which dates back to 1805, then we put Ben Branson’s Seasn Cocktail Bitters to the test, seeing what characteristics the two very distinct bottles bring to non-alcoholic and spirit forward drinks.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

On Wednesday, global beverage corporation Diageo announced its acquisition of Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits. 1 NA spirits player in the world, as the conglomerate now holds the leading market share position in the three biggest non-alcoholic markets globally. 1 non-alcoholic spirits brand in the U.S.,

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Last week, Diageo announced that it had acquired Ritual Zero Proof, the top-selling non-alcoholic spirits brand in the United States. The conglomerate had already owned a minority stake in the non-alc label — which includes whiskey , tequila , gin , rum , and an aperitif — though full ownership poses interesting questions.

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Spiritz

MAY 30, 2024

The interest in wines, liqueurs, bitters and aperitifs among consumers in India, particularly at duty-paid stores at airports, has been evolving. Our urban population is also becoming more knowledgeable about different types of alcoholic beverages, partly due to the influence of social media and the availability of information online.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But, as the non-alcoholic movement continues to grow, a new wave of non-alc gins has emerged, promising the familiar flavors without the alcohol. What is non-alcoholic gin? In recent years, there’s been a surge in the demand for non-alcoholic versions of classic spirits, and gin is no exception.

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Cheers

JULY 31, 2024

The cultural rise of this beloved cocktail has caused aperitivo sales to trend upwards, according to Provi , an online marketplace for wholesale beverage alcohol. Aperitivos (or aperitifs in France) are the subcategory names attributed to the bitter, crimson-hued pre-dinner liqueur, according to Provi. “And

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2024

Much like wine baths in the early aughts, beer baths have become a full-fledged staple in the world of wellness tourism, and the timing makes sense: With the rise of adaptogenic “social” RTDs, non-alcoholic aperitifs, and even hype-y insulated mugs for staying hydrated, the drinks-wellness Venn diagram often feels like a circle.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

In the expanding world of alcohol alternatives, non-alcoholic spirits have emerged as a sophisticated choice for those seeking to savor the ritual and taste of a cocktail without the alcohol. Today, the non-alcoholic spirits market is booming, providing a range of flavors for enthusiasts everywhere. They’re right.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 1, 2024

As wine’s complexity and cultural significance are appreciated globally, a growing interest in non-alcoholic variants is emerging, offering similar experiences without the alcohol content. But what exactly is non-alcoholic wine? What is non-alcoholic wine? Typically, non-alcoholic wines contain less than 0.5%

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Diageo North America has acquired Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits. Since its launch in Chicago in 2019, Ritual has grown rapidly and is now the number-one non-alcoholic spirit brand in the U.S., Ninety-four percent of non-alc buyers also purchase beer, wine or spirits containing alcohol, and annually, U.S. In the U.S.,

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VinePair

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The TikTok-ification of Speakeasies Credit: Elina – stock.adobe.com Speakeasies once served as boozy safe houses for illicit alcohol consumption. The bar, on the other hand, served as a safe haven for those unable to secure a coveted table to grab a quick bite and those waiting for their seated dinner to enjoy an aperitif.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The company’s goal is to be somewhere in the middle so that guests have some level of familiarity with a flavor, ingredient, varietal or beverage alcohol category, she adds. We make it a point to include alcohol-free options on menus so that we appeal to everyone,” Kafalas says. Guest traffic increased by 2.9%

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

It’s marketed as being slightly sweeter than the green version and has lower alcohol by volume (43% vs 55%). To me, it offers a distinct alcohol flavor similar to that of vodka mixed with Chartreuse. Copyright A Bar Above Yellow Chartreuse The yellow color of this variety isn’t the only thing that sets it apart.

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2024

There, it is an appetite-whetting aperitif made with fresh beef consommé for what became an unexpected exploration of meaty drinking across Japan, a country that’s become an incubator for protein-forward mixology. Taking Stock Today, the Bullshot is the signature drink of the backroom Orchid Bar at The Okura Tokyo.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

She has written extensively about how stopping drinking alcohol started the best chapter of her life, with articles in The Cut , Refinery29 , and Insider. Coming up on her third soberversary, she’s a proud lover of non-alc bevs (though admittedly her favorite is still hot water with lemon).

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Drink Me

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Crisp and flavorful, the wild Amarena cherries in this jar are already infused with alcohol, fitting seamlessly into a cocktail – or any other dish that needs a spirited hint of sweetness and crunch. It seems whenever they’re looking around for the perfect ingredient for their next retro cocktail, they create it.

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Drink Me

DECEMBER 28, 2023

13% alcohol Pairing: Best served on its own, as an aperitif wine. Strictly speaking, winemakers back in the day didn’t have yeasts to choose from; they simply waited for the natural yeasts on the grapes to start the fermentation process after pressing. However, this is possibly the best of both worlds: then and now.

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Dry Atlas

JUNE 5, 2024

Here are Camille’s current non-alc picks Martini Vibrante & Floreale I’m a huge fan of the aperitif hour, and I live for a spritz cocktail. It’s just so good, and it’s not about being alcohol-free—it’s just for everyone. Dry Atlas is a media company focused on alcohol alternatives. Botivo Absolutely stunning.

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Good Spirits News

APRIL 23, 2024

” Shochu is Japan’s oldest distilled alcoholic beverage, with the earliest documented mentions of shochu dating from the 1500s. With its low ABV (typically under 30%), shochu makes an excellent neat aperitif. It is also Japan’s most popular spirit, outselling both nihon-shu (sake), and whiskey.

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Drink Me

AUGUST 14, 2023

PRODUCED BY: Black Stallion Estate Winery This wine is best served as an aperitif, with a very slight chill (under 70 F) and decanted or aerated. A pretty reserved wine, I found no real exuberant fruit – or even heat, despite it being 15 % alcohol.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With summer just around the corner, each of these drinks is a perfect all-night sipper, featuring options such as a delicious alcoholic version of an Angostura Lemon, Lime & Bitters (see the Summer Lime & Bitters), the refreshing Orange Crush, and, of course, the classic Old Cuban. Top with soda.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

According to data from CGA by NeilsonIQ , in 2023 alone, Spritz sales in the on-premise tripled year-over-year as consumers thirsted for lower alcohol, jumping eight spots to become the seventh most popular cocktail choice in the United States. Aperol keeps you thin,” one ad promised of the drink’s lower alcohol content. Surpass U.K.

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Dry Atlas

JANUARY 22, 2024

As people reexamine their alcohol consumption, THC-based beverages are emerging as an alternative. THC content: 5 mg Artet Artet has pioneered the realm of THC aperitifs. Dry Atlas is a media company focused on alcohol alternatives. With a unique buzz, these beverages offer relaxation and a subtle euphoria—minus the hangover.

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Dry Atlas

JANUARY 22, 2024

As people reexamine their alcohol consumption, THC-based beverages are emerging as an alternative. THC content: 5 mg Artet Artet has pioneered the realm of THC aperitifs. Dry Atlas is a media company focused on alcohol alternatives. With a unique buzz, these beverages offer relaxation and a subtle euphoria—minus the hangover.

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Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shochu and Awamori are amongst the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world, yet they are not fully appreciated outside of Japan. Their variety, complexity and versatility make them an excellent alternative to the other categories, from spirits to wines to aperitifs, as well as perfect ingredients in cocktails.

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Dry Atlas

JANUARY 9, 2024

After delving into the intricacies of regulatory compliance and market entry strategies , it’s crucial to focus on a frequently underestimated aspect of expanding your non-alcoholic beverage brand into the U.S.: understanding and managing costs and cash flow. When you’re ready, learn more about Jane and her expertise offerings.

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