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PUNCH
MARCH 15, 2024
The best liqueur to use in a mezcal White Negroni, Gin & Tonic or simply chilled is Domaine La Bohème Gentiane Extra Bitter Aperitif.
Low-ABV Cocktails
Imbibe Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
Adonis Simple and low in alcohol, this classic is the perfect aperitif. Bamboo This classic is the second in cocktail history to use a split base of sherry and vermouth and dashes of bitters (the Adonis was the first). Endless Spring This mix of aperitif and amaro showcases the glorious strawberry.
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Elements: Cocchi Americano Cocktails
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 4, 2024
Exhibit A: Cocchi Americano, an aperitif wine from Italy (actually, two aperitif wines—a bianco and a rosa). Is it a classic aperitif highball made with Campari, vermouth, and soda water? And by occupying a spot in the Americano category, the aperitif also sets itself apart from what it isn’t—a vermouth. ” 1 1/4 oz.
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Review: Lo-Fi Aperitifs Vermouth and Amaro, Complete Lineup
Drinkhacker
APRIL 12, 2024
The story of Lo-Fi Aperitifs begins in California, where regionally appropriate botanicals are sourced to create various vermouths and an amaro. Lo-Fi Aperitifs Dry Vermouth – White wine and grape spirits infused with fennel, coriander, cardamom, elderflower, cherry, anise, and chamomile. Read on for our thoughts.
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Beesou Announce Spring In Bloom Competition & Sampling Hubs
BarLifeUK
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Beesou is an all-natural bitter aperitif that is made with, or kissed by, honey. This doesn’t mean the liquid is syrupy or super-sweet, rather, it is a complex and bitter aperitif. So get stuck in, and we’ll see you at a heat soon.
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Review: Mommenpop Seville Orange Citrus Aperitif
Drinkhacker
OCTOBER 15, 2024
California-based Mommenpop recently hit the scene with an enticing pitch: Its aperitifs are made from Northern California wines fortified with Napa-made grape neutral spirit, to which real, whole, organic California citrus is added alongside “select botanicals.” The finished product is, well, very much unlike Aperol. 34 proof.
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Mamma Mia Che Cocktails! 6 Italian-inspired cocktails to celebrate Mom
Chilled Magazine
MAY 8, 2024
Move out Campari, there’s a new regal and red aperitif in town. It features a blend of alluring botanicals like bitter orange and gentian, complemented by a dose of something unexpected – Marsala wine, added during this aperitif’s aging process. Savoia brings quite the personality, just like Mom. The result?
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Martini Trio at Smith & Mills Rockefeller Center
Chilled Magazine
APRIL 14, 2024
The left-most cocktail is A Smokeshow, a Martini that packs a spicy punch including Los Vecinos Mezcal, Cardenxe Sotol, Genepy, Lime Leaf Aperitif, Grapefruit Bitters, and Calabrian Chili. The trio includes Smith & Mills three Martini selections in a smaller form to create a delightful grouping of mini-tinis.
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13 to Try: Vermouths
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 11, 2024
While every category of spirit and aperitif wine has grown and evolved in the past two decades, vermouth has shown a surprising stylistic shift. Its wine-forward character is dry and cleanly acidic with a soft, supple, spice-accented bitterness. Bitter and candied citrus, rhubarb, and mint come flowing out of the glass.
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Vermouth & Food: A Perfect Pair
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 4, 2024
This isn’t just a cultural preference; vermouth’s core function is as an aperitif, with food a crucial part of the enjoyment equation. Vermouth is built on a balance of sweetness and bitterness,” he says. Matching these flavors with those found in salty, acidic, or rich foods forms a perfect pairing.
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Spritz Recipes for Summer Imbibing
Imbibe Magazine
AUGUST 5, 2024
Bollicine This recipe combines two types of Italian amari with sparkling wine and bitters. Rebekah Peppler’s Vermouth Spritz An easy-going mix of blanc vermouth, orange bitters, sparkling wine, and soda. Resting Spritz Face A base of two types of bitter Italian liqueurs meet up with citrus and passion fruit.
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The 2024 Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge Names a U.S. Winner
Imbibe Magazine
APRIL 8, 2024
Yamamoto’s recipe, Prologue, combined ITALICUS with joto umeshu, citrus mix (lemon and yuzu), Peychaud’s bitters, prosecco, and a garnish of homemade umeshu jelly. Umeshu, my hometown aperitif drink, represents the warmth of the home that I miss. The Italian aperitif signifies my new life and chosen family in New York City.
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L’Aperitivo Nonino is Girl Power in a Bottle
Chilled Magazine
JULY 2, 2024
With her contagious energy, Francesca takes the lead on grappa, amaro, and aperitif education with her dominating social media presence and robust knowledge of Italian spirits, carrying on her family distillery’s impressive legacy. So, what is the magic behind Silvia’s original infusion?
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5 to Try: Melon Liqueur
Imbibe Magazine
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
From colorful liqueurs to delicate aperitifs, here are five bottles that translate the authentic flavor of melon to the glass. 28.19, saratogawine.com Aelred Melon Aperitif Made in Provence using ripe Cavaillon melons, this aperitif style melon liqueur is both lighter on sweetness and lower in alcohol at 12-percent ABV.
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Where to Enjoy Vermouth Around the World
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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From Dorm Room Shots to At-Home Aperitifs: Millennials Re-Embrace Pregaming
VinePair
OCTOBER 15, 2024
I like interesting cocktails, but they’re often too bitters-based now. With the financial security, improved taste (and abandonment of heedless binging) of adulthood, pregaming was subsumed by its more glamorous adult cousin: the aperitif. The aperitif hour is sacrosanct, when you sit down and take a little stock.
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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2024: The Second Golden Age of the American Cocktail with Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux
Chilled Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
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 distillation of medicinal liqueurs, emergence of punch and bitters, and commercialization of vermouth followed from 1500 CE to 1796 CE. By 1806, the word “cocktail” appeared in print.
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Drink in History: Lucien Gaudin
Chilled Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
For a more modern twist, try the Fencer cocktail with gin, Cocchi Americano, Campari, grapefruit hop syrup, bitters, and a grapefruit twist (cocktail credit and recipe at PostProhibition.com ). The drink also begs for experimentation with different bitter aperitifs, like St. Campari ½ oz. Cointreau ½ oz.
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6 NOLET’S Silver Gin Cocktails Perfect for Summer
Chilled Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2024
Honey Syrup (2 : 1 honey to water ratio) 2 dashes Bitters (optional) Small Pinch of Ginger Salt (optional) Preparation In a cocktail shaker, mix fresh lemon juice and honey syrup. Add 2 dashes of bitters and a pinch of ginger salt (optional) along with NOLET’S Silver Gin. NOLET’S Silver Gin 3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 oz.
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Q&A: Rebekah Peppler on Drinking the French Way
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 13, 2024
A lot of the aperitif spirits that are made here are made in Provence, or in the south of France. But my interest in diving into it from the Apéritif perspective was to capture the whole of aperitif within France. When I was writing Apéritif , I did a research trip on vermouth. I wrote some cocktail recipes into the book as well.
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Blood, Bones, and Bitters: Meat Cocktails Are More Than a Novelty
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. Bones and Bitters Improbably, deer are not going to waste in the spirits world.
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Vermouth Cocktails
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 27, 2024
It brings a juicy quality, some bitterness, sweetness, lightness—it can cover a lot of bases, in both shaken and stirred drinks.” Clean Slate A punchy mix of sherry, bianco vermouth, Salers and bitters. Lavender Blanc Cocktail This easy drinking cocktail matches dry vermouth with soft lavender bitters and tonic water.
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In the Limelight: Apple
Chilled Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
The smooth and flavorful sipper is a true comfort cocktail, combining Angel’s Envy Rye, Apple Brandy, Apple Cider, House-made Cranberry Shrub, Apple and Pimento Bitters, and Honey. “Originally born on the West Coast, the Appletini left a huge mark in the Northeast, especially in New York City, a.k.a. The Big Apple.’ Lemon Juice.5 Honey Syrup.5
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Three Ways: Penicillin
Imbibe Magazine
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
ginger syrup (1:1) 2 dashes orange bitters Tools: shaker, strainer Glass: double rocks Garnish: peaty scotch spritz, lemon wheel In a shaker filled with ice, add all the ingredients. fresh lemon juice 2 dashes cinnamon bitters 1 1/2 oz. bourbon 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice 3/4 oz. coconut-honey syrup 1/2 oz. oloroso sherry 1/4 oz.
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Bartenders, Celebrate National Absinthe Day with T.A. Breaux, Research Scientist, Creator of LUCID and Jade Absinthes
Chilled Magazine
MARCH 3, 2024
DeGroff Bitter Aperitivo and DeGroff New World Amaro event photographed by Rose Callahan at Amor Y Amargo on May 10, 2023 “I’m a research scientist and New Orleans native, both of which factored into my falling down this deep rabbit hole,” jokes T.A.
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Countdown To Halloween With These 14 Spooky Sips
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Rum , Vermouth Diplomatico Rum Blood Moon Negroni Ingredients 1 Part Diplomatico Mantuano 1 Part Sweet Vermouth 1 Part Bitter Italian Aperitif Grapefruit Peel Preparation Add ingredients into an ice filled mixing glass and stir to combine/chill. Just before serving, add ice to the punch bowl and pour over the contents of the pitcher.
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A New Generation of Vermouth Puts Wine in the Spotlight
Imbibe Magazine
APRIL 2, 2024
While Txakoli was in abundance, most of the vermouth being poured during the aperitif hour was from other parts of Spain and made using other wines. Second Billing For centuries, vermouth has played an essential role in European aperitif and culinary culture.
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Iconic Leeds Venue The Maven Reveal New Summer Tasting Menu
BarLifeUK
MAY 29, 2024
Where March thrives in its celebration of the sour, April takes the palette right to the bitter end of the flavour spectrum. The blend of artichoke amaro (a bitter aperitif), soda and a homemade beetroot shrub makes for a truly unique sipping experience. Chasing up that crisp, tart opener comes round two!
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Drink of the Week: Casamara Club Superclasico
Imbibe Magazine
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Italian chinotto (small, bitter oranges) and juniper create a bitter backbone. Similar to their other amaro-like botanical sodas, the Superclasico is made from whole ingredients, eschewing any “natural flavors” or alternative sweeteners.
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Beesou Spring In Bloom Competition Grand Final Results
BarLifeUK
MAY 28, 2024
Second Place: Alistair Bell, Apiary, Brighton ‘Crocus’ 50ml Beesou 30ml Bee Pollen & Saffron Liqueur 3 dash Sarsaparilla Bitters Method: Stir, strain, Tulip Glass. I hope Beesou run the comp again next year, because this year’s debut was a huge success.
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Review: Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Italian Spritz and Amalfi Spritz
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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Pairing Mexican Wine With Tacos
Cheers
APRIL 23, 2024
It also boasts a new generation of young winemakers coming into their own and producing unique expressions, such as wild pet nats, blood orange aperitifs and dry-farmed esoteric wines. This aperitif is lightly bitter and sings in a spritz. JC Bravo Palomino with fish tacos.
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Talking Sip & Guzzle with Steve Schneider– new podcast!
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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Review: Doladira Aperitivo
Drinkhacker
JULY 26, 2024
In fact, Doladira reportedly has a whopping 60% less sugar content than the leading aperitifs. There’s a bracing bitterness at the top of the sip that quickly mellows into gently sweet notes of plum juice, rosewater, and runny rhubarb pie filling. There are no artificial additives or added sweeteners. Let’s find out. 44 proof.
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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE: The History of Vermouth
Chilled Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2023
One variety is dry and bitter, and the other is red and sweeter, which Merchant Antonia Benedetto Comparano introduced in 1786 in Turin, Italy, and caught the attention of the royal court of Turin. Fashionable cafes served it as an aperitif. By the late 1700s, vermouth evolved into two varieties.
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The 24 Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks Brands for 2024
VinePair
JANUARY 7, 2024
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. Agrestis’s NA lineup has expanded to include a Phony Mezcal Negroni and Amaro Falso, both also brimming with herbaceous bitterness and seductive carbonation.
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The Chartreuse Shortage: Finding The Perfect Chartreuse Substitute
A Bar Above
JUNE 2, 2024
You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint. 75 ounce Green Chartreuse 2 dashes Orange Bitters Garnish: Cocktail Cherry Directions : Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Smell : Both my husband and I think that Yellow smells sweeter and brings more lemon to the nose.
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The 7 Best Liqueurs to Gift This Holiday (2023)
VinePair
DECEMBER 19, 2023
They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. Average Price: $35 Best Liqueur for Cocktail Lovers Le Moné For those looking for a versatile aperitif, this Meyer lemon-flavored liqueur is the thing to gift them. This one can’t be confined to just a drinking glass.
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The Cocktail College Podcast: Reimagining Classic Cocktails With Tequila
VinePair
APRIL 12, 2024
Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Tequila White Negroni Recipe Ingredients 1 ¼ ounces Don Julio Alma Miel 1 ½ ounces Ancho Reyes Verde Chili Poblano Liqueur ½ ounce Salers Aperitif ¼ ounce blanc vermouth Garnish: lemon twist Directions Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled.
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Customer loyalty Boosts GTR
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. As the consumer footfall is filtered here, brands serve to a target audience with specially curated offerings.
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The Rise of Aperitivo — From Humble Beginnings in Italy to the Beloved Aperol Spritz
Cheers
JULY 31, 2024
Aperitivos (or aperitifs in France) are the subcategory names attributed to the bitter, crimson-hued pre-dinner liqueur, according to Provi. Gallo describes how the first-ever classic cocktail to come out of Italy in the 1800s was made with Milan bitters and Italian red vermouth: the Milano-Torino.
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Jungle Bird Cocktail: A tiki delight from 1970’s Malaysia
Australian Bartender
APRIL 14, 2024
And what makes it pretty cool (and different from most tiki-style drinks) is that it features a bitter aperitif, Campari. And what makes it pretty cool (and different from most tiki-style drinks) is that it features a bitter aperitif, Campari. And who doesn’t love Campari?
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GSN Review: Poli Negroni
Good Spirits News
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Poli Negroni is obtained with a balanced blend of Gran Bassano Rosso vermouth, Marconi 42 gin and Super Taurus bitter. The sweet, dry and bittering aromas of these three Poli Distillery products are blended into a cocktail with an intense and aromatic character.
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GSN Review: Select Aperitivo Liqueur
Good Spirits News
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Select Aperitivo is a Venetian aperitif created in 1920 in the Castello district at Pilla Distilleries, a place renowned for the art of liquor making. GSN’s Remarks: Fragrant orange peel and bitter herbs on the nose. A semi-sweet entry on the palate that quickly expands into a mouthwatering bitterness.
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