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. Vermouth came into fine focus in that conversation.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2024

The floral and fruit-forward gin is bottled at 47.6% 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.

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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. fresh lemon juice 2 dashes cinnamon bitters 1 1/2 oz. bourbon 3/4 oz. oloroso sherry 1/4 oz.

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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. If Mom was cooking, Dad would pop a nice bottle of white at 5 p.m.

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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. So I’d open a really beautiful bottle, maybe a sparkling rosé like a pét-nat. It’s not about getting drunk.

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Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 7, 2025

These are the highly talented people, and the bottles, that you want to have around at all times. It can play the role of sweet vermouth, or act as a base spirit in a bitter, vegetal sour. It works as an aperitif, a not-quite vermouth, a spiced sweetener, and a lightly bitter liqueur all in one.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Fraser & Thompson North American Whiskey 1 cup Pomegranate Juice Zest of 1 Orange 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Orange Juice 1 (750 ml) bottle Prosecco or Sparkling Wine, chilled Arils from 1 Pomegranate Preparation In a large pitcher, combine Fraser & Thompson, pomegranate juice, orange zest and orange juice.

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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. Which is crazy,” O’Brien says.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 25, 2024

But before we hear from Steve, we’re doing the usual: opening up bottles, dipping into a book and heading off to a cocktail bar to sample its goodies. Our book choice this week is Aperitif by Kate Hawkins and our bar review sees us falling for Dram, the recently opened, tardis-like spot in London’s Soho.

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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. Reviewed herein: One in a full bottle and one in single-serve cans, courtesy of The Zero Proof. While slightly more bitter than an Aperol Spritz, this flavor shift is surprisingly welcome.

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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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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

If you’re lucky enough to snag a precious bottle of Chartreuse right now, you probably know just what a feat that is. You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint. Rather, it’s reported that they’re just producing enough bottles to earn enough money to run their monastery.

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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. Before long, they were bottling their own sherry and the Vintage Series was born in 1989.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

bitter aperitif, truffle & morel infusion. Zooz is available in aluminium cans or glass bottles. The specially created Nightjar Zooz drinks, each priced at 10, are: Libre Caramelized / Spiced / Citrusy Zooz, 0.0% Forest Fog Bittersweet/ Umami/ Complex Zooz, 0.0% To stock Zooz, contact: daniel@zoozdrinks.com Thunder Leo.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. Due to its explosion in popularity in recent years, and the monks maintaining a stagnant level of production, Chartreuse has become quite expensive as of late, with 750-milliliter bottles hovering around the $100 mark.

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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. Price: $40 / 4-pack 20 oz bottles De Soi Co-founded by Katy Perry in 2022, De Soi is a range of NA sparkling apéritifs available in four flavors. Agrestis Brooklyn-based St.

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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Bitters All The Bitter – Travel Pack (Aromatic, Orange, New Orleans) When I was drinking alcohol, I didn’t know what bitters were – nor did I care! Nowadays, I find bitters essential to building a bar cart. These lil’ bottles are your spice rack – your salt and pepper! I grew into them.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 27, 2024

All around, an elegant bottle that hits all the right notes at the right time. An ideal partner with a dish of pad thai at reasonable levels of heat, or with sliced almonds as an aperitif. The finish has a slightly bitter undertone to it, with the minerality dominating as the fruit and floral notes fade.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Distilled Bottles of gin that are labeled as Distilled Gin means that they are a distilled spirit made with botanicals including juniper that may (or may not) have flavorings or other additives introduced after distillation. Classic Gin Martini (gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters) The Martini is perhaps the most iconic cocktail ever.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Like amaro , it was originally touted for its supposed medicinal benefits before it became a popular aperitif, often served as a standalone sipper with the occasional citrus twist. Many describe its flavor profile as a bouquet of rich, unctuous flavors like cocoa, toffee, and almonds with a slight bitter base.

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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. shores every year and in 2010, its volume in the U.S.

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Everything that goes into a bottle of TRÄ•KÁL grows wild in the Chilean Patagonia. A light mintiness cools the palate, while the slightly bitter herbs cleanse the mouth. This is a wonderful liquor to pair with a heavier meal in place of a vodka, but also it is a great aperitif to begin a meal.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

We carry Old Duff Genever, and it’s a fun bottle to grab if you want to turn some classic gin cocktails on their heads.” The addition of plum wine adds depth and richness, while cherry bitters provide a delightful finishing touch,” Ansaldi says. He’s also a fan of genever, “the super-malty, Holland-based precursor to gin.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

RT Sangria 1 bottle of Gamay, Zinfandel, or Garnacha wine (note: it’s okay to go cheap here) 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1 tablespoon of sugar summer fruits of choice (start with lemons, limes, and oranges), quartered Vigorously mix the juice, sugar, and cut fruit together in a large container. -RT RT Old Fashioned 2 oz.

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Dry Atlas

JULY 31, 2024

They live for libations and everything that gets them from brain to bottle. The Pathfinder First drawn in by the powerful and mystical branding, this drink absolutely does not disappoint once you pop open the bottle. All The Bitter Lavender Bitters We’re both big fans of floral flavors. It’s complex and versatile.

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Medium of Mixology

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A few months back I found myself picking up a bottle of the Italian Liqueur Aperol. My last venture into this class of bitter spirits led me to Campari, which… I’m not gonna lie is probably the worst tasting stuff on the face of the earth. On the nose it’s a strong bitter citrus mostly from the liqueur.

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The Whisky Exchange

JANUARY 6, 2023

Try subbing 50ml of dry manzanilla for the London dry in your Negroni and you’ll have a great aperitif that’s easier on your head than the original. A bottle will keep for about two weeks in the fridge after opening so you don’t have to finish it all in one night. Bamboo Fills a Martini-shaped hole without the large helping of gin.

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Dry Atlas

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You just launched a new bottle, Berry Aperitif. Inclusivity has always been very important to us and we realized that we didn’t really have something for those who don’t enjoy bitter beverages. Berry was our first foray into non-bitter drinks.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Some of these rare tipples were bottled right at the still, and personally transported back to the UK, ensuring that CINCOs collection of exclusive rare finds, is ever-evolving.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Bottling: finally, the non-alcoholic gin is bottled, sealed, and prepared for distribution. Taste test: if possible, attend tastings or purchase sample-sized bottles. This step requires the skill of a master blender, ensuring the final product has balance, depth, and the desired flavor profile. Stir well until chilled.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 1, 2024

Their lively bubbles and fresh flavors make them a favorite for toasts and aperitifs. Adjustments in acidity, sweetness, and bitterness are carefully managed to mimic the balance of a genuine wine or a gastronomic beverage all its own. Always check the bottle for specific storage recommendations and expiration dates.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

Packaging and distribution Once the formula is perfected, the spirit is then bottled and packaged. Sampling and tasting If possible, attend tastings or purchase sample-sized bottles. Ritual One of the first brands ever stocked at Spirited Away, Ritual Zero Proof ’s spirit and aperitif alternatives remain fan favorites years later.

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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. Bones and Bitters Improbably, deer are not going to waste in the spirits world.

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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. Although I bartended for several years, the spirits business was not in my career plans.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

Whether it’s a new expression from an old, trusted brand or a label you’ve never heard of, you’re likely going to encounter something that recently rolled out every time you visit your local bottle shop. With each new bottle that emerges, the question must be asked: “Why should I buy it?” the manager gave me a bottle of La Luna Mezcal.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2023

If you’ve spotted a bottle with a striking violet hue on your local back bar, chances are it was Empress 1908’s flagship gin. As there are no artificial colors added and no stabilizers used in the spirit, every bottle of Empress will begin to fade in color over time. Launched in 2017, the brand has grown to become the No.

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Old Liquors Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The first ingredient used is Campari, a bright red, iconic liqueur hailing from Milan that lends a unique citrus-like bitterness. Originally created in 1860 by Gaspare Campari and with its first commercial bottling plant opening in 1904, it is surprisingly the youngest ingredient in the cocktail.

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